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

For more experienced hikers seeking extremes, the Backcountry Trail is a rugged seven-mile trek with steep grades passing primitive campsites, perfect for spending the night underneath the stars. — Judith Garrison, AJC.com, 5 Nov. 2026

Mount Taishan is the tallest peak in the province, and while there are several routes for hikers, some more challenging than others, and the longest climb features more than 7,000 steps. — New Atlas, 4 Nov. 2026

In October 2025, a grizzly bear injured two hikers in British Columbia's McGregor Mountain area, northeast of Prince George. — Ahmad Mukhtar, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

The county secured a $500,000 grant from the Sierra Nevada Conservancy to help fund an approximately 3-mile trail for hikers, bicyclists and horseback riders connecting the two properties. — Nicole Buss, Sacbee.com, 1 Nov. 2026

Because the Perimeter Trail is never more than a half mile from town, there are several points where hikers can cut the walk short and head back into Ouray. — Kat Chen, Condé Nast Traveler, 30 Oct. 2026

For hikers or cyclists, there are many routes and loops that can be created from the park’s trails. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 30 Oct. 2026

Friends and family described both as experienced hikers and climbers. — Dave Collins, Los Angeles Times, 29 Oct. 2026

Her body was discovered by hikers near American Fork Canyon days later, and investigators determined she had been raped, strangled and murdered. — Greg Wehner, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026