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Walker and Warnock were quick to hit the trail again ahead of Dec. 6.
— Lalee Ibssa, ABC News, 15 Nov. 2022 -
After the hunt, simply snap the cap back on and hit the trail.
— The Editors, Field & Stream, 24 Aug. 2020 -
This hike is exposed to the sun, so plan accordingly and hit the trail early in the morning or at the end of the day.
— Maura Fox, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Oct. 2023 -
They’re also primed to hit the trail straight out of the box and traction is grippy in any condition.
— Lauren Breedlove, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2023 -
But during the Colorado summer, there are few more fun things to do than hop in the car, hit the trail and bask in the spray of cascading snowmelt.
— Tiney Ricciardi, The Denver Post, 22 May 2024 -
Grab a few fellow witches — or fly solo — and hit the trail this weekend.
— Rachel Schnalzer, Los Angeles Times, 13 Oct. 2022 -
Getting in: Park in a lot right off the paved state highway, sign in at a visitor center that may or may not be staffed, and hit the trail.
— Brian Kevin, Outside Online, 18 June 2020 -
As a result, some may be hesitant to head outside and hit the trail, Schneidermann says.
— Emilia Benton, SELF, 8 June 2022 -
Each year about 8,000 trekkers hit the trail, making competition stiff for permits to reserve the four campgrounds along the way.
— Los Angeles Times, 10 Sep. 2021 -
The incumbent did almost no campaigning before the first round, but hit the trail hard in this final stage.
— Washington Post, 22 Apr. 2022 -
Gym rats will lace them up and get to lifting while runners will look to hit the trail or pavement, after a new personal best.
— Mark Stock and Ebenezer Samuel, Men's Health, 2 Dec. 2022 -
Before teams hit the trail, here’s a rundown of what to know heading into the 2023 Iditarod.
— Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 22 Feb. 2023 -
Her message was, and still is, to encourage more Black hikers to hit the trail and feel comfortable outdoors.
— Mary Forgione, Los Angeles Times, 24 Feb. 2022 -
The group relocated to Chamonix and hit the trail at 3 A.M., trekking poles in hand, sporting headlamps and carrying food and water.
— Patty Hodapp, Outside Online, 8 June 2022 -
Race veteran Jessie Holmes of Brushkana was the first musher to hit the trail just after 2 p.m. Sunday, his dogs tugging at the gangline and eager to take off.
— Zachariah Hughes, Anchorage Daily News, 5 Mar. 2023 -
It’s designed with active commuters in mind, for anyone who might walk, jog, or run to work, spend a solid nine hours at the office, then hit the trail afterward.
— John Thompson, Men's Health, 6 June 2023 -
Demings will also hit the trail Tuesday with Biden for a rally in South Florida, per a press release from her campaign.
— Ben Kamisar, NBC News, 1 Nov. 2022 -
And while Trump has been able to hit the trail in between days in court, an acquittal in the New York case could free him up to discuss a broader range of issues beyond his legal travails.
— Tal Axelrod, ABC News, 29 May 2024 -
Having a good pair of winter hiking boots ensures an enjoyable experience when hit the trail in the colder months.
— Meg Carney, Field & Stream, 4 Jan. 2024 -
For any upcoming outdoor adventure, hit the trail with these waterproof hiking boots from L.L. Bean, which have been marked down up to 45 percent off.
— Gabrielle Porcaro, Travel + Leisure, 8 Apr. 2023 -
Now off-road enthusiasts with sights set on backcountry travel will be able to hit the trail in a new Land Cruiser instead of waiting years for the price of a used high-mileage Land Cruiser to fall within reach.
— Dan Edmunds, Car and Driver, 1 Aug. 2023 -
Despite the loss of the majority of its recruiting class, Dilfer and his current staff hires hit the trail hard and currently have nine commits on the eve of the early signing period.
— Evan Dudley, al, 20 Dec. 2022 -
Labor Day weekend, once the official kickoff of campaign season, now comes almost a year after most candidates have hit the trail and after the first primary debate.
— Rebecca Davis O’Brien, New York Times, 2 Sep. 2023 -
But while avid cyclists love cycling trips and serious hikers cannot wait to hit the trail, there is one other notable option that is especially good for those who are not as narrowly focused.
— Allison Olmsted, Forbes, 29 Aug. 2021
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