Ideally, when walking on flat terrain, the perfect height for a walking stick is to bend your arm at the elbow and be able to hold the grip in your hand. Most of the hiking sticks available on the market can be expanded from approximately 24 inches to 54 inches. Some companies give hikers the option to select the size of their poles. For instance, if you are a woman who is 5’3’’, you probably would want to purchase a pole that is 100cm. For a man that is 6’3’’, he should opt for the pole that is 130cm.