Trail Hiking Calorie Calculator
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Enter your weight, hiking distance, and elevation gain into the calculator to determine the total calories burned during your trail hike.
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Trail Hiking Calories Burned Formula
The following equation is used to calculate the total calories burned during a trail hike:
T = (0.67 × W × D) + (0.00162 × W × E)
- T is the total calories burned
- W is the hiker’s weight (lbs)
- D is the hiking distance (miles)
- E is the elevation gain (ft)
This calculator estimates the calories burned by considering both the energy expended during level ground hiking and the additional effort required to overcome elevation gain.
What is Trail Hiking?
Trail hiking is an outdoor activity where an individual explores natural trails that combine flat sections with steep inclines. This activity not only improves cardiovascular fitness but also provides an invigorating way to enjoy nature while burning calories.
How to Calculate Calories Burned from Trail Hiking?
Assume a hiker weighing 180 lbs covers a distance of 4 miles and climbs an elevation gain of 500 ft during their hike.
First, calculate the flat ground calories burned:
Flat Calories = 180 × 4 × 0.67 = 482.4 calories
Next, calculate the additional calories burned from climbing:
Climb Calories = 180 × 500 × 0.00162 = 145.8 calories
Therefore, the total calories burned during the hike is:
Total Calories = 482.4 + 145.8 = 628.2 calories
