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

Since then, the former midwife and her friends – a group of like-minded hikers who are mostly aged between 65 and 75 – have visited Guatemala and Iceland, and have hiked through national parks in Utah. — Kathleen Wong, USA Today, 2 Sep. 2026

The Appalachian Trail Conservancy allows thru-hikers to complete sections in different orders and take breaks, provided the entire trail is completed within a year. — Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 2 Sep. 2026

In Manon Coubia’s visually arresting film Forest High, solo caretakers keep the fires burning in a remote Alpine chalet where weary hikers find modest lodgings. — Georg Szalai, HollywoodReporter, 2 Sep. 2026

The current missing-person count is based on permits issued by the park, park officials said, while acknowledging that additional day hikers who did not have permits could also be missing. — Trevor Ault, ABC News, 1 Sep. 2026

According to the creators, the device can reduce the bag’s volume by up to 85%, which could be a useful perk for hikers and travelers. — Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 1 Sep. 2026

The National Park Service publicly confirmed the two hikers’ identities in a statement on Tuesday. — Holly Yan, CNN Money, 1 Sep. 2026

The park service asked anyone with details about hikers or campers still unaccounted for to provide information. — Jamie Stengle, Los Angeles Times, 31 Aug. 2026