100+ Best Hiking Quotes to Inspire Your Future Adventures

Hiking is one of our favorite outdoor activities. It is a great way to explore stunning landscapes, connect with nature and find yourself. To help make you even more excited to start your next hiking adventure, we compiled a list of our favorite 100+ hiking quotes.

We can’t help it. Whenever we find a motivational, inspiring, or funny quote we have to write it down. Over the years we collected so many that we decided to finally write a post about them. To make it more personal, we combined our absolute favorite hiking quotes with pictures from the hundreds of miles we hiked in the USA.

No matter if you are a newbie when it comes to hiking, frequently taking unforgettable day hikes, or love to go on overnight backpacking trips, these 100+ hiking quotes will definitely make you want to get outdoors on the trails as soon as possible.

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Inspirational Hiking Quotes

If you are new to hiking, it can sometimes be overwhelming to get started. These hiking quotes will help keep you going and push you through when you think you can’t go anymore.

1. “Because when you stop and look around, this life is pretty amazing.” – Dr. Seuss

2. “You may not find a path, but you will find a way.” – Tom Wolfe

3. “All you need to know is that it’s possible.” – Wolf, an Appalachian Trail Hiker

4. “I’m not lost, I’ve just temporarily lost sight of my destination.” – Unknown

5. “Somewhere on your journey don’t forget to turn around and enjoy the view.” – Unknown

6. “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu

7. “Of all the paths you take in life, make sure a few of them are dirt.” – John Muir

8. “Not all who wander are lost.” – J. R. R. Tolkien

9. “Life is either a daring adventure or nothing at all.” – Helen Keller

10. “The world reveals itself to those who travel on foot.” – Werner Herzog

11. “Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” – Steven Wright

12. “Job’s fill your pockets, but adventures fill your soul.” – Jaime Lyn Beaty

13. “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson

14. “Climbing is as close as we can come to flying.” – Margaret Young

15. “Returning home is the most difficult part of long-distance hiking; you have grown outside the puzzle and your piece no longer fits.” – Cindy Ross

16. “Wonder. Wander. Repeat.”

17. “I love places that make you realize how tiny you and your problems are.” – Unknown

18. “Discovery consists not in seeking new landscapes, but in having new eyes.” – Marcel Proust

19. “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro

20. “Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care.” – Earl Shaffer

21. “The world is big and I want to have a good look at it before it gets dark.” – John Muir

22. “Almost everything will work again if you unplug it for a few minutes, including you.” — Anne Lamott

23. “A path is a prior interpretation of the best way to traverse a landscape.”- Rebecca Solnit

24. “There’s a sunrise and sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free. Don’t miss so many of them.” – Jo Walton

Motivational Hiking Quotes

We all know the feeling of reaching our limits and needing some motivation to get going. Stroll through this list of motivational hiking quotes which will encourage you to pursue the trail and reach your goals.

25. “If you’re not lost, you’re not much of an explorer.” – John Perry Barlow

26. “Live your life by a compass, not a clock.” – Stephen Covey

27. “If you can find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere.” — Frank A. Clark

28. “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” — Sir Ranulph Fiennes

29. “If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain.” — Unknown

30. “Only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far they can go.” – T.S. Eliot

31. “Do more things that make you forget to check your phone.” — Unknown

32. “Walking is a man’s best medicine.” – Hippocrates

33. “It does not matter how slowly you go as long as you do not stop.” – Confucius

34. “We don’t stop hiking because we grow old — we grow old because we stop hiking.” – Finis Mitchell

35. “Walking: the most ancient exercise and still the best modern exercise.” – Carrie Latet

36. “Life is better in hiking boots.” -Unknown

37. “It always seems impossible until it’s done.” – Nelson Mandela

38. “When everything feels like an uphill struggle, Just think of the view from the top.” – Anonymous

39. “Hiking is not escapism; it’s realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything; we are returning to where we belong.” – Jennifer Pharr Davis

40. “When life gives you mountains, put on your boots and hike.” – Unknown

Hiking Quotes about Nature

No matter if you travel far or just go around the corner, nature is always beautiful and will bring you a lot of joy. Escape to nature’s beauty with these nature hiking quotes.

41. “The wilderness holds answers to questions man has not yet learned to ask.” – Nancy Newhall

42. “The earth has music for those who listen.” – William Shakespeare

43. “To walk in nature is to witness a thousand miracles.” – Mary Davis

44. “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than trees.” – Henry David Thoreau

45. “I have a room all to myself. It is nature.” – Henry David Thoreau

46. “Look deeper into nature and you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein

47. “And into the forest I go, to lose my mind and find my soul.” – John Muir

48. “A walk in nature walks the soul back home.” – Mary Davis

49. “Between every two pine trees there is a door leading to a new way of life.” – John Muir

50. “Keep close to nature’s heart” – John Muir

51. “Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you.” – Frank Lloyd Wright

52. “If you truly love nature, you will find beauty everywhere.” – Vincent Van Gogh

53. “Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” – Gary Snyder

Hiking Quotes about Mountains

Who doesn’t want to stand on top of the world? We always have the need to climb a mountain, overlooking the breathtaking world at our feet. Here is our list of hiking quotes to get you up your next mountain:

54. “Climb the mountains so you can see the world, not so the world can see you.” – David McCullough

55. “The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir

56. “The best view comes after the hardest climb.” – Unknown

57. “Go the extra mile. It’s never crowded there.” – Dr. Wayne D. Dyer

58. “You’re off to great places, today is your day. Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way.” – Dr. Seuss

59. “Every mountain top is within reach if you just keep climbing.” – Barry Finlay

60. “How you climb a mountain is more important than reaching the top.” – Yvon Chouinard

61. “In the mountains, there are only two grades: You can either do it, or you can’t.” – Rusty Baillie

62. “Each fresh peak ascended teaches something.” – Sir Martin Conway

63. “Because in the end, you won’t remember the time you spent working in an office or mowing the lawn. Climb that goddamn mountain.” – Jack Kerouac

64. “Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.” – Richard Nixon

65. “Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence.” – Hermann Buhl

66. “Somewhere between the bottom of the climb and the summit is the answer to the mystery why we climb.” – Greg Child

67. “Stop staring at mountains. Climb them instead, yes, it’s a harder process but it will lead you to a better view.” – Unknown

68. “Never measure the height of a mountain until you have reached the top. Then you will see how low it was.” – Dag Hammarskjold

69. “The higher you climb on the mountain, the harder the wind blows.” – Sam Cummings

Hiking Trail Quotes

Find out where the trails can take you and forget about getting lost. It is all part of creating your own unforgettable journey. Where will the trails take you next after these inspiring hiking quotes?

70. “You can visit the same trail twice, but you’ll never take the same hike – We Dream of Travel

71. “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

72. “Leave the road, take the trails.” — Pythagore

73. “I’d rather be hiking in the rain, than sitting inside at a desk on a sunny day.” – Unknown

74. “I could never resist the call of the trail.” – Buffalo Bill

75. “A flat trail never made a skilled hiker.” – Unknown

76. “Hike Your Own Hike.” – Thru-Hiker

77. “Where the signposts end, the trail begins.” – Marty Rubin

78. “I was no longer following a trail. I was learning to follow myself.” – Aspen Matis

Hiking Partner Quotes

Have you found your hiking partner yet? Being able to share the trails and experience them with a special someone is such an amazing feeling. Hiking the trails is not just a perfect way to connect with nature. It also opens the door to get to know your hiking partner more in-depth.

79. “There’s no one I’d rather walk the trails with than you. “ – Unknown

80. “It’s not where you go, but who you go with.” – Unknown

81. “A good friend listens to your adventures. A best friend makes them with you.” – Unknown

82. “Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter.” – Izaak Walton

83. “It’s not how many miles you walk, it’s how many smiles you share.” – Unknown

84. “Let’s travel together and get lost in beautiful places.” – Unknown

85. “You keep me safe, I’ll keep you wild.” – Unknown

86. “Everyone needs someone who will call and say, ‘Get dressed. We’re going on an adventure.” – Unknown

Funny Hiking Quotes

We all need a little humor to get us through tough times or challenges. Which of these funny hiking quotes will make you roll around?

87. “Hiking Isn’t for everyone. Notice the wilderness is mostly empty.” – Sonja Yoerg

88. “There is no WiFi in the mountains, but you will find a better connection.” – Unknown

89. “Let’s wander where the WiFi is weak.” – Unknown

90. “Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is?” – Unknown

91. “I don’t get it. The trail looked so flat on the map.” – Unknown

92. “Never follow someone else’s path unless you’re in the woods and you’re lost, and you see a path. By all means, you should follow that.” – Ellen Degeneres

93. “Hiking and happiness go hand in hand or foot in boot.” – Diane Spicer

94. “You need mountains, long staircases don’t make good hikers.” – Amit Kalantri

95. “Think outside. No box required.” – Unknown

96. “It’s a hill. Get over it.” – Unknown

97. “Hiking is the only slightly less ugly stepsister of running.” – Lindy Hughes

98. “Cover the earth before it covers you.” – Dagobert D. Runes

99. “I have a therapist. Her name Is nature.” – Unknown

100. “We live in a fast-paced society. Walking slows us down.” – Robert Sweetgall

101. “Hiking is just walking where it’s okay to pee.” – Demetri Martin

102. “Someone told me to ‘take a hike,’ so I did.” – Unknown

What is your favorite hiking quote? Why do you love hiking quotes that much?

Share your best hiking quotes with us or drop a question in the comments below!

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