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

The 49-year-old is also an avid hiker, mountain biker and skier, so Colorado’s outdoor lifestyle was another draw. — Sarah Kuta, Denver Post, 11 Nov. 2026

Despite massive searches, his whereabouts remained a mystery until June of that year when a group of local hikers stumbled upon a boot, some bones and a driver’s license with a familiar face. — Jack Dolan, Los Angeles Times, 10 Nov. 2026

For more experienced hikers seeking extremes, the Backcountry Trail is a rugged seven-mile trek with steep grades passing primitive campsites, perfect for spending the night underneath the stars. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Mount Taishan is the tallest peak in the province, and while there are several routes for hikers, some more challenging than others, and the longest climb features more than 7,000 steps. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

In October 2025, a grizzly bear injured two hikers in British Columbia's McGregor Mountain area, northeast of Prince George. — Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The agency did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment about the hiker’s current medical status, and the circumstances that led him to become lost. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 4 Nov. 2026

State police did not identify the hiker but noted that the next of kin was notified. — Staff Report, Hartford Courant, 3 Nov. 2026

The county secured a $500,000 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to help fund an approximately 3-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders connecting the two properties. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026