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 This combination of misleading content and hikers unaware of factors like weather, technical clothing and time needed to complete a hike could be behind the rise in rescue call-outs. Lea Tran, TheWeek, 30 July 2026 Despite investigative efforts, the missing man wasn’t located until hikers discovered his remains near Skyline Drive, which is a one-way road located along a narrow ridge, ABC affiliate KMGH reported. Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 The huts, which are available for rent, provide shelter to backcountry skiers, hikers, sheep herders and others exploring the state’s alpine wilderness. Tiney Ricciardi, Denver Post, 30 July 2026 Even so, Phoenix Fire Department Captain Todd Keller told the 12News crew that all hikers should know and respect their limits. Etan Vlessing, HollywoodReporter, 30 July 2026 The encounter fortunately ended without anyone being injured, but Parks Canada wardens were able to identify the hikers after the video was posted online and racked up millions of views. Amber Harding Outkick, FOXNews.com, 26 July 2026 Because the track is one-way, hikers arrange boat and bus transport at each end. Ashley Lynch, Kansas City Star, 23 July 2026 Most require permits, guides or reservations, and several cap the number of hikers allowed on the trail each day. Ashley Lynch, Charlotte Observer, 23 July 2026 The Pacific Crest Trail runs just to the west of the closed area; hikers are advised that the Sawmill Pass and Taboose Pass trails can’t be used to descend into the Owens Valley. Bay Area News Group, Mercury News, 23 July 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for hikers
Noun
  • The shortest of the trails here; the Transcarioca could be completed in 12 days or so; walkers can stay in a handful of hostels or campgrounds along the way, or in hotels and guesthouses in nearby neighborhoods.
    Gloria Liu, Travel + Leisure, 20 July 2026
  • These fast walkers had a 51% lower risk of developing cognitive impairment than their peers.
    Danielle Zickl, Health, 20 July 2026
Noun
  • For the wanderers Saint-Tropez rewards the curious as much as the party crowd—and the best way to explore is entirely on your own terms.
    Karli Poliziani, Condé Nast Traveler, 5 July 2026
  • Designed to naturally decay over roughly a decade, these statues impress wanderers who seek them out.
    Kristy Tolley, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026
Noun
  • Users must yield the right-of-way to pedestrians on a sidewalk and give an audible signal before passing a pedestrian.
    Kendrick Calfee, Kansas City Star, 23 Apr. 2026
  • Of those, 25 deaths were of pedestrians, which is down from 30 pedestrian deaths at this time last year.
    Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026

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