Synonyms of hiker

hiker

noun

as in walker

a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure

the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves

Synonyms & Similar Words

• walker
• wanderer
• pedestrian
• tramper
• mountaineer
• rambler
• ambler
• climber
• perambulator
• backpacker
• rover
• wayfarer
• roamer
• trekker
• alpinist

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of hiker

The proposal is drawing concern from horseback riders like Simons and hunters, hikers and other outdoor recreationists, as well as tribal groups with treaty rights across the Great Lakes region. — Christiana Freitag, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026

The Devil’s Backbone is named as such because of its shape, including segments where hikers walk a narrow stretch with steep drop-offs on both sides. — Jaclyn Cosgrove, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

The sheriff’s office did not immediately respond to PEOPLE’s request for comment about the status of the three hikers. — Sam Gillette, PEOPLE, 30 Sep. 2026

Three hikers were airlifted to safety by rescue crews early Monday morning after becoming lost and disoriented in a Big Sur state park, according to officials. — Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 29 Sep. 2026

Lasso 3 was used to hoist the hikers to safety, where they were observed by firefighters and ambulance personnel. — Tim Fang, CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

One by one, two by two, hikers climb through dappled shade and emerge onto a narrow path etched into the side of Empire Bluff, hundreds of feet above Lake Michigan. — Mike Norton, Midwest Living, 26 Sep. 2026

Katadyn Befree Water Filter Bottle This may sound like an obvious tip, but Jackson advises even day hikers to pack a water purification system. — Jillian Dara, Travel + Leisure, 25 Sep. 2026

Gross eventually added a deli to the store, giving locals, visitors, and hikers alike a place to grab a quick bite before driving up to the Blue Ridge Parkway, just about eight miles down the road. — Lydia Mansel, Southern Living, 25 Sep. 2026