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hiking

UK/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/US/ˈhaɪkɪŋ/
nounB1+Common in everyday speech and writing · #5,150 of 15,258leans written

Hiking is long walks through hills and forests for pleasure. Go hiking, a hiking trail, hiking boots.

Boots matter less than most people think and socks matter more, since blisters end more walks than terrain does. Telling somebody where you are going and when you will be back is the single most useful safety measure there is.

Paxson Woelber · CC BY-SA 4.0

Definitions of hiking

  1. 1nounhikingLong walks through hills and forests for pleasure.B1+

    “We went hiking in the mountains and camped by a lake.”

hiking is an activity.

Practised in Sports & Fitness

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hiking in the wild

  • The Appalachian Trail Conservancy claims the Appalachian Trail to be the world's longest hiking-only trail.

    Appalachian Trail

  • Backpacking is the outdoor recreation practice of carrying gear on one's back while hiking for more than a day.

    Backpacking (hiking)

  • In New Zealand, hiking is called tramping, and tents are used alongside a nationwide network of huts.

    Backpacking (hiking)

  • Hiking (walking) boots are footwear specifically designed for protecting the feet and ankles during outdoor walking activities such as hiking.

    Hiking boot

  • Most hiking boots are also designed for other outdoor activities such as backpacking, climbing, mountaineering, and hunting.

    Hiking boot

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