Synonyms of hikers

hikers

noun

plural of hiker

as in walkers

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

• walkers
• wanderers
• pedestrians
• trampers
• mountaineers
• ramblers
• amblers
• climbers
• perambulators
• backpackers
• wayfarers
• rovers
• trekkers
• roamers
• alpinists

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hikers

Best Hikes Scorpion Canyon Loop At around four miles, Scorpion Canyon Loop is a top choice for hikers seeking breathtaking ocean views without major effort. — Cu Fleshman, Travel + Leisure, 27 Aug. 2026

While none of the hikers was swept away, conditions left the groups unable to continue safely, the outlet reported. — Kelly McGreal, FOXNews.com, 26 Aug. 2026

Hilly trails and waterfalls beckon hikers, but Lake Superior’s insulating effect means peak color can be tricky to time. — Taryn Shorr-McKee, Midwest Living, 26 Aug. 2026

In the Slovenian Alps, lodges that depend on rainwater have restricted the use of water for climbers and hikers, including for showers and toilets. — CBS News, 20 Aug. 2026

DNA tests conducted at a Valais hospital determined that the remains were those of two Belgian hikers, aged 39 and 41 at the time, who went missing near the Weissmies mountain — dozens of miles to the south — in 1992. — Los Angeles Times, 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

The nerve-wracking journey is one the friends wanted to share not only to warn other hikers but to express their gratitude to the volunteer rescuers. — Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 20 Aug. 2026

For decades, hikers have dreamed of forming a trail looping around all nine counties. — Stephanie Lam, Mercury News, 20 Aug. 2026