day hike
Single-morning trek
A day hike is a hiking trip completed within a single day, as opposed to backpacking trips requiring overnight camping.
Day hikes range from easy walks on flat terrain to strenuous climbs, but all share the assumption of returning home by nightfall: We did a day hike up to the waterfall.
The term also works as a verb: We day-hiked through the canyon.
- trailPath through wilderness
- backpackStrapped bag worn dorsally
- trail mixPortable snack blend
- bootsAnkle-covering footwear
- summitPeak or diplomatic gathering
scenic · scenic overlook · nature · outdoors · fresh air · trek · path · wilderness · water bottle · sunrise · vista · altitude · forest · ridge · meadow · picnic · sunscreen · blister prevention
- hiking trailsmountain trails, trailhead, coastal path, trail sign, forest paths
- mountain hikingmountain trails, summit trail, ridgeline, trailhead, trail map
- trail termstrailhead, trail marker, loop trail, single track, double track
- hikingtrail, trails, boots, compass, backpack
- outdoor adventurebackpacking, camping, campsite, trail, mountaineering
- hiking termstrailhead, switchback, summit, switchbacks, marker
duration/overnight requirement
day hikebackpacking trip
Travel by foot, gear-laden
overnight hike · multi-day trek · thru-hike · camping trip · long-distance trail