Synonyms of hiker

hiker

noun

as in walker

a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure

the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• walker
• wanderer
• pedestrian
• tramper
• mountaineer
• rambler
• ambler
• climber
• perambulator
• backpacker
• rover
• wayfarer
• roamer
• trekker
• alpinist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hiker

Rivera emphasized that mountain weather can change with little warning and urged hikers to check the forecast before heading out. — Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 21 July 2026

Our group of 19 people, all of them in their early 50s to mid-70s, included several couples and a handful of solo hikers. — Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026

Arthur’s Seat is a landmark dormant volcano that rises 251 meters (823 feet) above sea level, according to the Scottish tourism board, offering hikers views of the country’s capital city. — Jack Guy, CNN Money, 20 July 2026

The mythological home of the gods attracts hikers and mountaineers from across the world. — ABC News, 18 July 2026

Teva sandals are beloved by hikers, city dwellers, and celebrities alike. — Genevieve Cepeda, InStyle, 18 July 2026

Parking has always been one of the biggest headaches for Southern California hikers. — Assistant Editor, Los Angeles Times, 15 July 2026

The news comes after the body of another overdue hiker, Steven Dorsett, was found in the Mount Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest in Whatcom County on the afternoon of Saturday, July 11. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 14 July 2026

Many extraordinary fossils have been found by ranchers, hikers, amateur collectors and commercial excavators. — Kristi Curry Rogers, The Conversation, 14 July 2026