hike

Long outdoor walk

Hike is a long walk, usually in natural settings for exercise or pleasure: We hiked through the mountains all weekend.

The verb extends to pulling up or raising: She hiked up her skirt to cross the stream.

A hike is also a sharp increase: a price hike, a tax hike.

To hike something up is to raise it abruptly: They hiked up the rent.

trek

trail

Path through wilderness

backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
campingOutdoor recreational lodging
expeditionOrganized exploratory journey

mountaineering · wilderness · journey · traverse · footpath · ramble · bushwhack · scramble · summit · ridge

exertion

endurance

Sustained effort capacity

staminaCapacity for sustained effort
cardioPulse-elevating exercise regimen
workoutStructured physical exercise

fitness · fatigue · sweat · elevation · uphill · downhill · steep · strenuous · grueling · mileage

increase

rise

Move to higher position

surgeSudden powerful increase
boostUpward push or increase
jumpPropel oneself airborne

spike · escalation · uptick · markup · inflation · upswing · increment · growth · elevation · amplification

nature

forest

Tree-dense ecosystem

mountainsTall elevated landmasses
sceneryVisible natural surroundings
landscapeVisible features of terrain

flora · fauna · wildlife · woods · rivers · lakes · valley · canyon · meadow · waterfall

gait

walk

Travel on foot

strideExtended single footstep
stepFoot movement forward
marchRhythmic group walk

trudge · plod · amble · tramp · slog · footstep · tread · stomp · scramble · clamber

Categories

hikingtrail, trails, boots, compass, backpack
movementwalk, move, go, run, jump
camping activitiescamp, fish, swim, cook, roast
countryside walktrail, footpath, meadow, field, hedgerow
island vacationbeach, jungle, boat, seaplane, volcano
outingsouting, excursion, family outing, day trip, field trip

Opposites

terrain and movement direction

Move to lower position

descent · climb down · go downhill · fall · drop

price/quantity change

hikecut

Severance or reduction

reduction · decrease · drop · lower · reduce

physical exertion and terrain difficulty

Relaxed walk for enjoyment

saunter · amble · leisurely walk · mosey · promenade

Phrases

take a hikeDismissive command to leave
wilderness hikingWalking through undeveloped natural terrain
hiking bootsSturdy footwear for trails
hiking trailOutdoor walking route
hike upRaise abruptly upward
hiking gearSupplies for wilderness walks

Family

hiking, hiker, hikes, hiked, hikers, hiking trail, hiking boots, hiking gear, hikeable

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