dayhike
Morning-to-evening walk
A dayhike is a hiking trip completed in a single day, without overnight camping.
The term distinguishes shorter outings from backpacking trips requiring gear for sleeping in the wilderness: We did a dayhike up to the waterfall.
Also spelled as two words: day hike.
Small carry-on backpack
- water bottleContainer for drinking liquid
- snacksLight bites between meals
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
- hatGarment for the head
boots · trekking poles · first aid kit · map · compass · layers · rain jacket · gaiters
Path through wilderness
- pathwayDesignated route for travel
- footpathRoute for pedestrians
- routePath from A to B
- switchbackReversing mountain path
ridge · summit · plateau · canyon · valley · waterfall · meadow · forest
daypack
Small carry-on backpack
- water bottleContainer for drinking liquid
- snacksLight bites between meals
- sunscreenUV-blocking skin cream
hat · boots · trekking poles · first aid kit · map · compass · layers · rain jacket · gaiters · binoculars
trail
Path through wilderness
switchback · ridge · summit · plateau · canyon · valley · waterfall · meadow · forest · stream
wildlife
Undomesticated natural organisms
- wildflowersUncultivated flowering plants
- birdsEgg-laying flying vertebrates
- sceneryVisible natural surroundings
flora · fauna · birdsong · fresh air · solitude · tranquility · outdoors · ecosystem · habitat · biodiversity
outing
Short recreational trip
adventure · trip · expedition · journey · getaway · escape · walkabout · bushwalk · nature walk · out-and-back
dayhikebackpacking
Self-supported wilderness travel
overnight hike · thru-hike · backcountry camping · backpacking trip · section hike
dayhikeexpedition
Organized exploratory journey
thru-hike · mountaineering · summit attempt · stroll · leisurely walk