as in walkers
a person who travels by foot for exercise or pleasure
the hikers set out before dawn in order to have the trail to themselves
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Recent Examples of hikers
Bright and early on a Saturday morning, hikers and mountain bikers on Mulholland Drive never expect the plume of dust that roostertails past them in almost complete silence.
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Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, hikers will love the Nortiv 8 Men’s Hiking Boots, now on sale for 40 percent off.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Amazon has so many after-Christmas deals happening right now for campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The popular trail is closing and won’t re-open to hikers for 18 months.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
High above the island's heart towers Gorda Peak, tempting hikers with breathtaking panoramic views of ocean and islands from its summit.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Distances are so manageable here that the 20-mile Riesling Trail is a popular way to explore the region on a bicycle; since last year, the Wine and Wilderness Trail has offered hikers their own, longer version.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Of Big Basin’s 30 miles of fire roads (open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians), about 25 miles are open.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
Michael Teo Van Runkle, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
Meanwhile, hikers will love the Nortiv 8 Men’s Hiking Boots, now on sale for 40 percent off.
—Taylor Fox, Travel + Leisure, 28 Dec. 2024
Amazon has so many after-Christmas deals happening right now for campers, hikers, and outdoor enthusiasts.
—Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 26 Dec. 2024
The terrain in and near the park can be challenging in winter — serious ice climbers and winter hikers flock here for the steep cliffs and technical ascents — but plenty of local guides are ready to help less experienced adventurers.
—Sarah Cahalan, Travel + Leisure, 23 Dec. 2024
The popular trail is closing and won’t re-open to hikers for 18 months.
—Melissa Locker, Southern Living, 23 Dec. 2024
High above the island's heart towers Gorda Peak, tempting hikers with breathtaking panoramic views of ocean and islands from its summit.
—Carley Rojas Avila, Travel + Leisure, 22 Dec. 2024
Distances are so manageable here that the 20-mile Riesling Trail is a popular way to explore the region on a bicycle; since last year, the Wine and Wilderness Trail has offered hikers their own, longer version.
—Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Dec. 2024
Of Big Basin’s 30 miles of fire roads (open to hikers, cyclists and equestrians), about 25 miles are open.
—Christopher Reynolds, Los Angeles Times, 12 Dec. 2024
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“Hikers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hikers. Accessed 5 Apr. 2025.
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