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Elevation Pace Adjustment Calculator

Adjust your flat-pace estimate for elevation gain and loss.

Flat time30 min
Gain penalty60 min
Loss adjustment-30 min
Estimated total3660 min (61.0 h)

About this tool

Type your flat-ground pace and the total elevation gain and loss in feet or meters. Get the adjusted estimated time using Tobler's hiking function or a similar rule (Naismith's rule, plus a flat-ground baseline). Targets r/hiking 'how long will this 10-mile loop with 3000 ft gain actually take' threads.

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