The Top Quotes About Hiking | Inspirational

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Looking for the best quotes about hiking to put on social media? Spending time outdoors has truly transformed my life. In fact, studies show that spending time in nature can help decrease depression. Whether hiking Mt.Sinai in Egypt or exploring local trails near DC, we can all benefit from hiking. Here are some of the best quotes about hiking.

Inspirational Hiking Quotes

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  1. “The earth does not belong to us; we belong to the earth. Hiking reminds me of this sacred connection.” — Chief Seattle
  2. “The mountains are calling and I must go.” — John Muir
  3. “In the quiet of the forest, I find the clarity and calmness I seek in my daily life.” — Mei Ling
  4. “Hiking is not for everyone. Notice the wilderness is mostly empty.” — Sonja Yoerg
  5. “Nature is my sanctuary, a place where I find solace and inspiration.” — José González
  6. “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” — John Muir
  7. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
  8. “Take only pictures, leave only footprints.” — Unknown
  9. “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” — John Muir
  10. “Hiking and happiness go hand in hand or foot in boot.” — Diane Spicer
  11. “Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care.” — Earl Shaffer
  12. “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” — Henry David Thoreau
  13. “Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” — Barry Finlay
  14. “The best view comes after the hardest climb.” — Unknown
  15. “Leave the road, take the trails.” — Pythagoras

Hiking Quotes To Inspire You

Black woman in hijab posing in front of the Maryland Heights Overlook
  1. “A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” — Mary Davis
  2. “The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.” — Werner Herzog
  3. “Wherever you go, go with all your heart.” — Confucius
  4. “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” — John Muir
  5. “Nature does not hurry, yet everything is accomplished.” — Lao Tzu
  6. “There are no shortcuts to any place worth going.” — Beverly Sills
  7. “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” — Hippocrates
  8. “Hiking is just walking where it’s okay to pee.” — Demetri Martin
  9. “The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness.” — John Muir
  10. “When everything feels like an uphill struggle, just think of the view from the top.” — Unknown
  11. “The mountains are the last place where man can feel truly wild.” — We Dream of Travel
  12. “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” — Gary Snyder
  13. “Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life.” — John Muir
  14. “Hiking’s not for everyone. Notice the wilderness is mostly empty.” — Sonja Yoerg
  15. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
Laurel trees on a mountain
  1. “The higher you climb, the better the view.” — Unknown
  2. “A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” — Lao Tzu
  3. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep. But I have promises to keep, and miles to go before I sleep.” — Robert Frost
  4. “Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise.” — Carrie Latet
  5. “Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is.” — Unknown
  6. “The trail leads not merely north and south, but up to the body, mind, and soul of man.” — Harold Allen
  7. “To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” — Mary Davis
  8. “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” — Greg Child
  9. “Climb the mountain so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” — David McCullough Jr.
  10. “Nature never hurries. Atom by atom, little by little she achieves her work.” — Ralph Waldo Emerson
  11. “The best way out is always through.” — Robert Frost
  12. “We don’t stop hiking because we grow old – we grow old because we stop hiking.” — Finis Mitchell
  13. “Hiking is a bit like life: The journey only requires you to put one foot in front of the other…again and again and again. And if you allow yourself the opportunity to be present throughout the entirety of the trek, you will witness beauty every step of the way, not just at the summit.” — Unknown
  14. “In all things of nature, there is something of the marvelous.” — Aristotle
  15. “Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.” — Henry David Thoreau
  1. “Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence.” — Hermann Buhl
  2. “A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” — Mary Davis
  3. “I feel a deep sense of connection to nature. Hiking is one of the ways I find peace and clarity.” — Rue Mapp
  4. “Nature is an escape from the chaos of the world, a place where I can truly breathe and be myself.” — Alex Bailey
  5. “Each step on the trail is a step closer to understanding the beauty and diversity of our world.” — Maria de Los Angeles
  6. “In the wilderness, I find a reflection of my own strength and resilience.” — Amanda Jameson
  7. “Hiking allows me to connect with my ancestors who walked these lands long before me.” — Justice Whitaker
  8. “Hiking is a way for me to reconnect with the land and my heritage, finding peace in the beauty of nature.” — Jon Jon Rivero
  9. “Walking through the mountains, I feel a part of something greater, a timeless connection to the earth.” — Koji Kitayama
  10. “In the quiet of the forest, I find the clarity and calmness I seek in my daily life.” — Mei Ling
river gorge in Great Falls Park
  1. “Walking the trails of my ancestors, I feel their presence and wisdom guiding me.” — Winona LaDuke
  2. “The land is our mother, and hiking is a way to show her respect and gratitude.” — Joy Harjo
  3. “To walk in nature is to witness the sacredness of the world and our place within it.” — Luther Standing Bear
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  5. “Hiking through the mountains of my homeland, I feel a profound connection to my roots and culture.” — Yaritza Cruz
  6. “The wilderness is a reminder of our resilience and the importance of preserving our natural heritage.” — David Ortiz
  7. “The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom.” — Theodore Roosevelt
  8. “The wild places are where we began. When they end, so do we.” — David Brower
  9. “In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” — Alice Walker
  10. “May your trails be crooked, winding, lonesome, dangerous, leading to the most amazing view.” — Edward Abbey
  11. “Over every mountain, there is a path, although it may not be seen from the valley.” — Theodore Roethke
  12. “We live in a fast-paced society. Walking slows us down.” — Robert Sweetgall
  13. “Nature teaches me patience and perseverance; every step is a meditation.” — Yang Lin
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Funny Quotes About the Outdoors

Here are some funny quotes about hiking that capture the lighter side of hitting the trails:

  1. “Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is?”
  2. “I hike to burn off the crazy.”
  3. “The closer you are to nature, the farther you are from idiots.”
  4. “Hiking side effects include sweating, euphoria, and general awesomeness.”
  5. “I might look like I’m listening to you, but in my head, I’m hiking.”
  6. “I thought I wanted a career, turns out I just want paychecks and free weekends to hike.”
  7. “Hiking is the only slightly less ugly step-sibling of running.”
  8. “I hike because punching people is frowned upon.”
  9. “Mountains aren’t just funny. They’re hill areas.”
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