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

Like many other mountain areas, the Bernese Oberland isn't just a winter destination but attracts many mountain bikers, hikers, runners and paragliders in summer. — ABC News, 13 Aug. 2026

Two mountain refuges sit high on the plateau, giving hikers the option to spend the night surrounded by Olympus' alpine scenery. — Brittany Anas, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026

The hiker, who was suffering from severe dehydration and heat exhaustion, was far up the mountain, a social media post from the Pulaski County Government says. — Arkansas Online, 12 Aug. 2026

One of the iconic stops on this trail is a bench from which hikers can take in the grandeur and beauty of this valley. — Kalpana Mohan, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026

Often visited by outdoor enthusiasts, including hikers and horseback riders, the mountains have an eerie history. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

Many of Mount Blue Sky’s would-be hikers appear to have explored elsewhere, however. — Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 5 Aug. 2026

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office released a sketch of a suspect wanted for attacking a 73-year-old hiker on Boulder Creek Trail the evening of June 29, 2026. — Jennifer McRae, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

The Wolf Trail links existing routes from the Baltic Sea to the Adriatic, taking hikers through the Alps, Black Forest, and beyond. — Michael Cappetta, Travel + Leisure, 4 Aug. 2026