The Pacific Crest Trail runs from the Mexican border to the Canadian border through California, Oregon, and Washington,covering 2650 miles of trail, but only about 1000 straight-line miles.

B).If you hike this trail in 14.0 weeks, from Mexico to Canada,find your average velocity. (m/h)

C). What is your average hiking speed if you hike only 9.00 hours per day? (m/h)

1 answer

B. 1000 miles/(14*7*24 h)= 0.425 mi/h

C. 2650 mi/(7*14*9 h) = 3.01 mi/h