dayhiking
nounUK /ˈdeɪˌhaɪkɪŋ/
US /ˈdeɪˌhaɪkɪŋ/
The activity of going for a walk on a trail for one day and coming home before night.
We went dayhiking in the hills and were back home for dinner.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The hobby or sport of taking short hikes that last less than a full day.
Dayhiking is a great way to stay fit without camping overnight.
3. A trip or outing that involves walking on nature trails and returning the same day.
Their weekend dayhiking took them to three different parks.
4. The practice of hiking light, carrying only what is needed for a few hours.
Good shoes are the most important gear for dayhiking.