Long Trail Calculator

Budget the whole journey, not just the boots-on-dirt part.

Trail Basics

Trail Name

Trail Length (miles)

Average Miles Per Day

Zero / Nero Days

Travel to Trail

Driving Miles

Vehicle MPG

Gas Price per Gallon

Plane Ticket

Bus Ticket

Train Ticket

Shuttles / Trail Rides

Pre/Post Trail Lodging

On-Trail Living

Food per Hiking Day

Town Meals / Restaurants

Hotels / Hostels on Trail

Laundry / Showers

Permits / Entry Fees

Water Cache / Water Support

Resupply and Trail Logistics

Supply Drops / Mail Drops

Postage / Shipping

Fuel Canisters / Batteries / Small Provisions

Phone / Data / Charging Extras

Maps / Apps / Navigation Subscriptions

Travel Insurance / Trip Protection

Storage and Life Costs

Vehicle Storage

Gear Storage / Bounce Box Storage

Pet Boarding / Pet Care

Home Bills Still Owed While Away

Gear, Health, and Emergency Buffer

New Gear Purchases

Gear Replacement on Trail

Medical / Blister / Pharmacy

Emergency Fund / Rescue Buffer

Miscellaneous / Surprise Costs

Contingency %

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