hiking

Meanings

• verb

  The act of going on a long, often strenuous walk, usually in natural or wild areas for enjoyment and exercise.

  - "I love hiking in the mountains during the fall."
  - "Hiking is a great way to enjoy nature and get some exercise."
  - "Have you been hiking in the national park recently?"

• noun

  A long walk, typically one that takes place in natural or wild countryside.

  - "We went on a hiking trip in Colorado last summer."
  - "Pack a lunch and join us for a hiking adventure."
  - "The trail for the hike is marked with red blazes."

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Synonyms

lean out , sit out , tramp

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with hiking
biking , hiking a bike , miking

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Variants

List of all variants of hiking that leads to same result
hike , hiked , hiker , hikers , hikes , hiking

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

From Old English 'hican' meaning 'to move briskly'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest hiking trail in the world is the Pacific Crest Trail, which spans over 2,650 miles from Mexico to Canada.

2. The highest peak in the United States, Mount Denali, can be reached by hiking the West Buttress route.

3. The Appalachian Trail, which spans from Georgia to Maine, is the most popular long-distance hiking trail in the United States.

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Related Concepts

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1. Backpacking: A type of hiking that involves carrying a backpack with camping gear for overnight stays in the wilderness.

2. Trail: A marked path for hiking, often maintained by park services or hiking clubs.

3. Camping: The activity of setting up a temporary shelter and living outdoors, often in conjunction with hiking.

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Culture

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Hiking has a rich cultural history, with roots in mountaineering, backpacking, and nature appreciation. It has been a popular recreational activity since the late 1800s and has inspired countless works of literature, art, and music.

How to Memorize "hiking"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine yourself on a beautiful trail in the woods, surrounded by trees and wildlife.
   - Visualize the feeling of the wind in your hair and the sun on your face as you hike up a steep mountain.
   - Think about the sound of crunching leaves under your feet and the smell of pine trees as you hike through a forest.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'hiking' with the feeling of being outdoors, the smell of fresh air, and the sound of nature.
   - Think about the sense of accomplishment you feel after completing a long hike.
   - Associate hiking with adventure and exploration.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'H.I.K.E.' to remember the steps of hiking: Halt, Identify, Know, and Enjoy.
   - Create a mental image of a hiker wearing a backpack and carrying trekking poles.
   - Sing the 'Hiking Song' to help remember the steps of preparing for a hike.

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