How to Use hit the trail in a Sentence

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  • After the hunt, simply snap the cap back on and hit the trail.
    The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Aug. 2020
  • April to May and September to October are the best times of year to hit the trail.
    Shoshi Parks, Smithsonian Magazine, 8 Oct. 2024
  • This hike is exposed to the sun, so plan accordingly and hit the trail early in the morning or at the end of the day.
    Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023
  • They’re also primed to hit the trail straight out of the box and traction is grippy in any condition.
    Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023
  • But during the Colorado summer, there are few more fun things to do than hop in the car, hit the trail and bask in the spray of cascading snowmelt.
    Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024
  • Grab a few fellow witches — or fly solo — and hit the trail this weekend.
    Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2022
  • Getting in: Park in a lot right off the paved state highway, sign in at a visitor center that may or may not be staffed, and hit the trail.
    Brian Kevin, Outside Online, 18 June 2020
  • As a result, some may be hesitant to head outside and hit the trail, Schneidermann says.
    Emilia Benton, SELF, 8 June 2022
  • Each year about 8,000 trekkers hit the trail, making competition stiff for permits to reserve the four campgrounds along the way.
    Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021
  • The incumbent did almost no campaigning before the first round, but hit the trail hard in this final stage.
    Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022
  • Gym rats will lace them up and get to lifting while runners will look to hit the trail or pavement, after a new personal best.
    Mark Stock and Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022
  • Before teams hit the trail, here’s a rundown of what to know heading into the 2023 Iditarod.
    Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023
  • Her message was, and still is, to encourage more Black hikers to hit the trail and feel comfortable outdoors.
    Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022
  • The group relocated to Chamonix and hit the trail at 3 A.M., trekking poles in hand, sporting headlamps and carrying food and water.
    Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 8 June 2022
  • Race veteran Jessie Holmes of Brushkana was the first musher to hit the trail just after 2 p.m. Sunday, his dogs tugging at the gangline and eager to take off.
    Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Mar. 2023
  • It’s designed with active commuters in mind, for anyone who might walk, jog, or run to work, spend a solid nine hours at the office, then hit the trail afterward.
    John Thompson, Men's Health, 6 June 2023
  • Demings will also hit the trail Tuesday with Biden for a rally in South Florida, per a press release from her campaign.
    Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2022
  • And while Trump has been able to hit the trail in between days in court, an acquittal in the New York case could free him up to discuss a broader range of issues beyond his legal travails.
    Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 May 2024
  • Having a good pair of winter hiking boots ensures an enjoyable experience when hit the trail in the colder months.
    Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024
  • For any upcoming outdoor adventure, hit the trail with these waterproof hiking boots from L.L. Bean, which have been marked down up to 45 percent off.
    Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2023
  • The shop also sells, services, and rents bikes, including pedal-assist e-bikes, for those who want to hit the trail but don’t have a bike.
    Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 19 Jan. 2026
  • When your friends or family head out to hit the slopes, get dressed up in your winter clothes and hit the trail, or hike into town to get some fresh air and some fun souvenirs.
    Tribune News Service, Baltimore Sun, 7 Jan. 2026
  • Just strap on the boots and hit the trail.
    Andy Rathbun, Twin Cities, 5 Nov. 2025
  • At one point, the cat emerged from the brush, however, and hit the trail.
    Bailey Richards, PEOPLE, 5 Nov. 2025
  • Now, those tools are ready to hit the trail—just like you.
    Madison Dapcevich, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025

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