Calories Burned
1577 cal
Per Hour
526 cal
Fat Burned
0.45 lbs
Total Calories Burned
1577
calories
Per Hour
526
Per Mile
263
Fat (lbs)
0.45
Inputs
Result
MET 5.3 × 77.1 kg × 3 hr = 1,226 base × 1.225 pack + 75 elevation = ~1,133 cal.
Inputs
Result
MET 3.5 × 63.5 kg × 2 hr = 445 cal.
A 170-lb person burns 350–650 calories per hour hiking, depending on terrain, pace, and pack weight. Rugged trails with elevation burn far more than flat paths.
| Terrain | MET | 170 lb / 1 hr | Equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paved | 3.5 | ~270 cal | Brisk walk |
| Moderate | 5.3 | ~410 cal | Light jog |
| Rugged | 6.5 | ~500 cal | Running 5 mph |
Yes. Climbing burns approximately 50 extra calories per 1,000 feet of elevation gain, on top of the base terrain calorie burn.
Carrying a pack increases calorie burn by roughly 15% for every 10 lbs of pack weight. A 30-lb pack adds about 45% more calorie expenditure.
Per hour, running burns more calories. But hikers typically spend 4–8 hours on trail vs 30–60 minutes running, so total daily burn from hiking often exceeds running.
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Last Updated: Mar 20, 2026
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