Hiking is a moderate-intensity activity. A 155-pound person burns approximately 176.5 calories in 30 minutes and 353.1 calories in a full hour. Heavier individuals burn more calories for the same duration, while lighter individuals burn fewer. Use the calculator below to get a personalised estimate based on your own weight and time.
📊 Calories Burned by Weight and Duration
Estimated calories burned doing Hiking at various body weights and durations.
| Duration | 130 lbs | 155 lbs | 180 lbs | 205 lbs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 min | 73.6 cal | 88.3 cal | 102.9 cal | 117.5 cal |
| 30 min | 147.3 cal | 176.5 cal | 205.8 cal | 235 cal |
| 45 min | 220.9 cal | 264.8 cal | 308.7 cal | 352.6 cal |
| 60 min | 294.6 cal | 353.1 cal | 411.6 cal | 470.1 cal |
* Estimates are based on MET values and are approximations. Actual calories burned depend on fitness level, terrain, and individual factors.
🧮 Personalised Calorie Calculator
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About Hiking
Hiking combines the cardiovascular benefits of walking with the added challenge of varied terrain and elevation changes. A 155-pound person burns around 176.5 calories in 30 minutes on moderate trails, with steeper or more technical terrain significantly increasing that figure. The uneven surfaces engage stabiliser muscles throughout the legs and core beyond what flat walking provides.
Hiking also provides significant mental health benefits through outdoor exposure. Studies show time in natural environments reduces cortisol levels and improves mood. Calorie burn increases substantially on uphill sections.
⚖️ Compare With Other Exercises
Calories burned in 30 minutes at 155 lbs.
| Exercise | Calories (30 min / 155 lbs) |
|---|---|
| Gymnastics | 118.9 cal |
| Bench Press | 140.4 cal |
| Kickboxing (Cardio) | 313.9 cal |
| Yoga | 113 cal |
| Jumping Rope | 351 cal |