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

Following medical evaluations, two hikers showed signs of hypothermia and were taken to a hospital. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Shenandoah National Park is a hiker’s delight with hundreds of miles of trails and countless opportunities to commune with nature. — Allison Tibaldi, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Search and rescue crews search for a missing hiker in Placer County, August 24, 2026. — Richard Ramos, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026

Getting there requires some work—the trail to the lake is rocky and steep, and hikers need to organize a permit to visit the popular site. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 20 Aug. 2026

Savvy hikers carry at least 2 to 3 liters of aqua per person for front-country hikes, and 4 or more for backcountry excursions. — Jamie Siebrase, Denver Post, 20 Aug. 2026

That’s why hikers like Siegel have been waiting for more public paths, like Skyline, to open. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026

Late last month, a hiker discovered human remains that turned up following the melting of the Trift glacier south of the city of Lucerne, prompting a recovery operation, the regional government said Wednesday. — Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

This $70 price cut lowers the financial barrier typically tied to premium audio, giving hikers, beachgoers, and backyard hosts an opportunity to capture signature Bose acoustic warmth and go-anywhere durability without standard retail price strain. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026