How does this MCP handle steep hills?

It uses a specific capability to calculate the time penalty caused by elevation gain.

What terrain types are supported?

The MCP uses standard presets including Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Extreme.

Can I use this with Claude?

Yes, you can connect this MCP to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.

Does it factor in fatigue?

The estimate capability includes climbing penalties to provide a more realistic view of time requirements.

Do I need to host this myself?

No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you.

How does terrain difficulty affect the calculation?

Terrain difficulty uses a multiplier to increase the estimated time. For example, a terrainMultiplier of 1.5 for moderate terrain will increase the travel time by 50% compared to flat, paved paths.

Can I account for physical exhaustion?

Yes, you can use estimate_total_trail_duration and provide a fatigueFactor to scale the final duration to account for increased effort over long distances.

What capabilities should I use for a full mountain trek?

For a complete trek, use estimate_total_trail_duration. It combines distance, terrain, and elevation gain into one final estimate.

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Connect Trail Time Estimator to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini

Set it up once and it works in ChatGPT, Claude, Cursor, and any other client you love. It all runs safely in the background, so you can relax and focus on what really matters. Get realistic hiking durations based on real terrain data.

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Complete set · 4 capabilities

The complete Trail Time Estimator capability set.

These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Trail Time Estimator.

Capability set01 / 01

01-04

4 capabilities in this set.

Part of 4 available through Trail Time Estimator.

01
Calculate climb penalty
This capability determines the extra time you'll spend due to elevation gain.
02
Calculate travel time
Use this to find the estimated travel time for a specific distance and terrain type.
03
Estimate total trail duration
This capability provides a complete time estimate for an entire trek.
04
Get terrain difficulty presets
This capability retrieves standard multipliers for different terrain difficulties.

One connector, every AI

Trail Time Estimator works with the most popular AI clients.

These are the most popular clients, each with a step-by-step guide: one link, set up once, with governance and visibility built in. And because everything runs on the MCP standard, the same connection also works in any other compatible client — nothing to rebuild.

Building your own app? The connector is yours to use.

You don't need a client to put Trail Time Estimator to work: the same hosted connection plugs into your own applications and agent code, with the same governance on every request. Build with it, chat with it — one connection for both.

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1082ms average. Fast in production.

Trail Time Estimator is checked daily against the live service.

Daily averagePeak 1082ms

Sep 25Today

Fastest day: 1069ms
Slowest day: 1082ms
14-day trend: Stable-1%

Connect your client

One URL. Every client.

Activate the Connector, copy your link, and paste it into the client you already use. 4 capabilities arrive ready to run.

Preview access · not provider authentication

The vk_preview_* token belongs to Vinkius preview infrastructure. It lets Claude discover and display the capabilities of Trail Time Estimator, so you can see the experience inside your AI.

It does not authenticate your account with Trail Time Estimator. Actions requiring credentials or live account data may not run until you activate the Connector and authorize the service.

Trail Time Estimator Connector

You're all set. Choose your MCP client and follow the setup instructions.

Connector linkhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iHAk7peumYq1tJ5fCJOucoTdV5MollwfIvW1X70f/mcp

Claude Desktop

Follow the steps below to connect in seconds.

1In Claude Desktop, open Settings → Connectors.
2Click “Add custom connector” and paste the connector link above as the remote MCP server URL.
3Click Add and start a new chat — Trail Time Estimator capabilities are ready to use.

Configuration · claude_desktop_config.jsonCopy

{
  "mcpServers": {
    "trail-time-estimator-mcp": {
      "url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_iHAk7peumYq1tJ5fCJOucoTdV5MollwfIvW1X70f/mcp"
    }
  }
}

Claude
ChatGPT
Cursor
VS Code
Windsurf
Claude Code
JetBrains
Cline

Step-by-step instructions for each client are in the guide. How to connect

Guided setup for Claude? How to give Claude access to Trail Time Estimator

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Who it's for

Built for the work Trail Time Estimator owners hand off.

This MCP is for outdoor enthusiasts and professionals who need accurate movement timelines.

01
Hikers
Use it to plan daily routes and avoid being caught in the dark.
02
Trail Guides
Hand off route timing calculations to an AI to build client itineraries.
03
Outdoor Content Creators
Get quick data for trip reports or gear testing videos.

FAQ

Questions Trail Time Estimator owners ask.

01
How does this MCP handle steep hills?
It uses a specific capability to calculate the time penalty caused by elevation gain.
02
What terrain types are supported?
The MCP uses standard presets including Easy, Moderate, Difficult, and Extreme.
03
Can I use this with Claude?
Yes, you can connect this MCP to any compatible client like Claude, Cursor, or Windsurf.
04
Does it factor in fatigue?
The estimate capability includes climbing penalties to provide a more realistic view of time requirements.
05
Do I need to host this myself?
No, Vinkius hosts and manages the MCP for you.
06
How does terrain difficulty affect the calculation?
Terrain difficulty uses a multiplier to increase the estimated time. For example, a terrainMultiplier of 1.5 for moderate terrain will increase the travel time by 50% compared to flat, paved paths.
07
Can I account for physical exhaustion?
Yes, you can use estimate_total_trail_duration and provide a fatigueFactor to scale the final duration to account for increased effort over long distances.
08
What capabilities should I use for a full mountain trek?
For a complete trek, use estimate_total_trail_duration. It combines distance, terrain, and elevation gain into one final estimate.

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