[pct-l] just added elevations to the

[Tortoise]

My general rule for estimating distance traveled is I can do about 2 mph 
on flat trail. 1000' elevation gain equals 1 mile on flat terrain.

Each of your can develop your own estimating rule based on you and your 
hiking condition.

Tortoise

"For every complex problem there is an answer that is clear, simple, and wrong."

--H. L. Mencken

<> He who finishes last, wins! <>



Amanda L Silvestri wrote:
> Postholer
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> A quick glance at the new millage and time read outs on the map and my impression is that the computer decided that the trail is flat.  As we all know, the trail is seldom flat, it is up and down, over and over again, for different distances and at different degrees of slope.  Yes, I guess one might average 10, 15 or 20 mph over a given distance, but (and I know that this would require a lot of work) it would be more helpful if these variations were taken into account when calculating the distances covered.  
>  
> I may go 3 mph on flat ground. 1.5 mph up a steep incline, slowing down to 1 mph as my climb passes 1000 feet, and then go 2 mph down hill. If I decide that my average speed is 2.155 mph I have not included the distances I covered at each speed (they are not going to all be the same).  Maybe it doesn't make that much difference.  I always seem to be able to determine it fairly close in my head anyway.  Just my random thoughts. 
>  
> I don't want to appear ungrateful for your efforts.  You did a lot of work and I thank you for it.  It is more than I am willing to do.  it is always easier to criticize the work of others that to do do the work ones self.
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