hitting the trail
Starting a trek
Hitting the trail means setting out on a journey, especially departing to begin hiking or traveling.
The phrase suggests purposeful movement toward a destination: We should hit the trail early to beat the heat.
More casually, it simply means leaving: It's getting late—time to hit the trail.
- embarkingBeginning a voyage
- venturingTaking a risk
- nature walkLeisurely outdoor trek
- day hikeShort walking excursion outdoors
- trekkingLong-distance foot travel
pioneering · leaving behind · transitioning · moving forward · trailblazing · hiking · backpacking · camping · leave no trace · wandering · bushwhacking · off the beaten path · rambling · forging ahead · setting out · lacing up · mountaineering · water bottles
hitting the trailstaying home
Not going out
staying put · settling in · vegging out · sitting still · hunkering down
hitting the trailnesting
Making a dwelling
homesteading · cocooning · domestic life · creature comforts · armchair travel
hitting the trailreturning home
heading back · turning back · coming back · hanging up one's boots
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