Hiking Word Search
Hiking brings its own gear and its own trail markings. Cairns, the small stacks of stone left along a route, show the way where no clear path exists.
Hiking word search (Easy)
Find these 10 words
10 words, across and down only
- backpack
- boots
- compass
- hill
- map
- path
- socks
- summit
- trail
- water
Hiking word search (Medium)
Find these 15 words
15 words, adds diagonals
- backpack
- blister
- boots
- compass
- creek
- hill
- map
- path
- signpost
- socks
- summit
- switchback
- trail
- trek pole
- water
Hiking word search (Hard)
Find these 20 words
20 words, any direction, backwards too
- backpack
- blister
- boots
- compass
- creek
- elevation
- hill
- map
- overlook
- path
- signpost
- socks
- summit
- sunhat
- switchback
- trail
- trailhead
- trek pole
- water
- wildlife
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Words in the Hiking word search
Every word used across the three levels, with a quick note on what it means.
- trail
- A marked route through natural country for walkers
- boots
- Sturdy footwear that supports ankles on rough ground
- map
- A drawing showing trails, distances and landmarks
- path
- A narrow worn route made by feet over time
- water
- What you carry and drink to avoid getting dehydrated
- hill
- A raised piece of land, lower than a mountain
- socks
- Foot layers that cut friction and help prevent blisters
- summit
- The highest point reached on a climb
- backpack
- A shoulder-carried bag for water, food and layers
- compass
- A needle tool that shows which way is north
- blister
- A sore fluid bubble caused by rubbing on skin
- trek pole
- A walking pole that takes strain off knees on descents
- signpost
- A marker showing trail names, directions and distances
- switchback
- A zigzag section that eases a steep climb
- creek
- A small stream that hikers often cross or follow
- overlook
- A viewpoint with a wide view over the land below
- trailhead
- The place where a trail begins, often with parking
- elevation
- Height above sea level, measured along a route
- wildlife
- Wild animals living freely along the trail
- sunhat
- A brimmed hat that shades the face and neck
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