hikers

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

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Recent Examples of hikers Columbia Newton Ridge Plus Waterproof Amped Hiking Boots These Columbia boots are a favorite for hikers who want comfort and style without breaking the bank. Karthika Gupta, Travel + Leisure, 14 Oct. 2025 Campers and hikers should avoid streams or creeks. Ca Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 Oct. 2025 Both hikers were safely evacuated before sunset, and the operation concluded six hours after the initial emergency call. Owen Clarke, Outside, 13 Oct. 2025 This familiar restaurant is a magnet for hungry thru hikers passing through town since it’s located directly on the Appalachian Trail. Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 12 Oct. 2025 In total about 580 hikers, in addition to more than 300 guides, yak herders and other workers who were stranded, have all reached safety, China’s state news agency Xinhua reported. Kaijing Xiao, ABC News, 12 Oct. 2025 Hundreds of hikers are trapped near Mount Everest. Nicole Fallert, USA Today, 7 Oct. 2025 What began as a hiking trip with friends on the breathtaking slopes of on the Tibetan side of Mount Everest turned into a frightening ordeal for 30-year-old Feng Holiday, after a rare October blizzard left her and hundreds of hikers stranded in treacherous conditions. Lex Harvey, CNN Money, 7 Oct. 2025 The tragedy unfolded as heavy snow and rain stranded hundreds of hikers near Everest. Stephen Sorace, FOXNews.com, 7 Oct. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
  • There will be live entertainment, including Mariachi band, stilt walkers, flower crown making and face painting.
    Linda Mcintosh, San Diego Union-Tribune, 16 Oct. 2025
  • Morning commuters will need to be on the lookout for runners, joggers and walkers.
    Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 15 Oct. 2025
Noun
  • Yeti has long been a go-to brand for adventurers and weekend wanderers alike, thanks to its durable coolers, tumblers, and drinkware that keep food and beverages at the perfect temperature.
    Chaise Sanders, Travel + Leisure, 5 Oct. 2025
  • The Transporter Westfalia Camper versions are especially popular, outfitted with any number of clever amenities for weekend wanderers.
    Robert Ross, Robb Report, 19 Sep. 2025

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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 17 Oct. 2025.

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