Terms of Use
By using CalculateHike.com you agree to these terms. If you do not agree with them, please do not use the site.
What the site provides
This site provides estimated hiking times, energy expenditure figures, and related editorial content. Every figure is an estimate produced by the published formulas set out on the how we calculate page. Estimates are provided for general planning information and are not represented as precise measurements.
Not a navigation or safety service
The calculator does not route, does not know the terrain of your intended course, and cannot account for surface, weather, altitude or trail conditions. It is not a navigation tool and it is not a safety margin. Treat its output as the fastest plausible time for a competent party in good conditions, and add your own margin.
Assumption of risk
Hiking, backpacking and mountain travel carry inherent risks including injury, exposure, wildlife encounters, terrain hazards and death. You are solely responsible for assessing your own fitness and experience, for the current condition of any route, for weather and daylight, for carrying appropriate equipment, and for complying with all land-management regulations and permit requirements.
Not medical advice
Content on this site regarding physical activity, energy expenditure, altitude, heat, hydration and injury is general educational information drawn from published guidance. It is not medical advice, it is not tailored to your circumstances, and it must not be used to diagnose or treat any condition. Consult a qualified healthcare professional before beginning or changing an exercise programme, particularly if you have an existing health condition.
Emergencies
Nothing on this site substitutes for emergency services. In an emergency, contact the appropriate authority and follow their direction.
Affiliate links and advertising
The gear page contains affiliate links, and the site displays advertising through Google AdSense. Both are disclosed on the affiliate disclosure and editorial policy pages. We are not the seller of any linked product and are not responsible for the goods, their fitness for purpose, or any transaction between you and a retailer.
Intellectual property
All text, design, code and original content on this site is the property of the site operator and is protected by copyright. You may quote short extracts with attribution and a link. You may not reproduce substantial portions, republish pages, or use the content to train commercial models without written permission.
Acceptable use
Do not attempt to disrupt the site, circumvent its technical measures, scrape it at volume, or use it in any way that places an unreasonable load on our infrastructure.
Limitation of liability
This site is provided on an "as is" basis without warranties of any kind, express or implied. To the fullest extent permitted by law, the operator is not liable for any loss, injury or damage arising from your use of the site or from reliance on its estimates or guidance.
Changes
These terms may be updated from time to time. The current version is always the one posted here.