{"id":6797,"date":"2019-03-30T21:33:49","date_gmt":"2019-03-30T21:33:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/?p=6797"},"modified":"2019-03-30T21:33:51","modified_gmt":"2019-03-30T21:33:51","slug":"hiking-vs-trekking","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/rangetoreel.com\/hiking-vs-trekking\/","title":{"rendered":"Difference Between Hiking and Trekking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
The difference between hiking and trekking is a matter of semantics and physical strength. The noun that helps to describe their differences is \u201cintensity.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Even though hiking and trekking have a lot of overlap they seem to attract a different crowd. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Hiking is normally a little bit easier on the body, traveling through existing trails. So it tends to attract a wide variety of people with varying skill levels.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trekking, on the other hand, involves rough terrain where pathways are not always well marked. You need to build up some endurance before taking on some of these tough trails.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most hikers just want to spend some time in the outdoors. They organize trips solely for the beauty and joy of the outdoors. You’ll still get in a workout, but you probably won’t be drenched in sweat at the end of the day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Trekking is more of a walking challenge Most Hikes are planned as a day trip or a half-day adventure. Hiking offers you the opportunity to transgress easy inclines on hills and mountains or popular trails and roads that lead you to popular sites designated as short journeys. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On hiking trips, you stop to take photos of the beauty around you, you stop to smell the flowers and admire Mother Nature before it is time to return back to your lodging for the day. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When you decide to go hiking, you choose how fast you want to travel and what types of hiking trails you want to traverse. One day you might want to tackle a steep hillside and the next could be a leisurely stroll through a park.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When you hike with Beginners should stick to flat trails to get your body use to hiking. Over time your conditioning will improve and you can tackle those remote locations most of us never get to see.<\/p>\n\n\n\n The most popular long hiking trail in the U.S. is the Appalachian Trail with turnaround trails that can show you natural beauty for hours. The American Hiking Society reports that throughout the U.S., hiking trails cover nearly all the 50 states and U.S. territories, totaling over 87,000 public trails. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trekking is basically a strenuous outdoor hike that lasts more than a day. Treks are planned for several days where camping is involved or you plan to spend nights at small huts, lodges, or bed and breakfast inns. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Trekking is far more challenging than hiking because your trek journey means to walk through rough landscapes for as long as your adventure takes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n It can be a short trip or extend for months, it’s really up to you. You don’t even have to camp outdoors if you aren’t up for it. Trekking culture varies from one country to the next with many different ways to plan your trip.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Planned trekking adventures involve daily hikes over terrain that can surprise and amaze you every day. Preparing for trekking means to carry everything you will need for days and weeks at a time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You’ll have to carry all the water, food, shelter, and protection you’ll need. Once your miles into the wilderness there’s no going back for something you forget. (Check Out My Post on Water Filters<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Honestly, it’s all about semantics, one Equipment for hike and treks will vary, but they obviously have some overlap. It doesn’t matter what type of trip you’re going on you need access to the same basic necessities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You can get away with a lot on a short day hike, but longer treks will require serious hiking boots. Your boots need to fit well, hold up, and be completely waterproof. (Check Out My Guide to Waterproofing Hiking Boots<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Think about all those little In thick wilderness you’ll have to protect yourself against insects. You’ve got to bring along strong insect repellent loaded with DEET. This isn’t the time to experiment with organic repellents.(this is what I use<\/a>)<\/p>\n\n\n\n Even if you have a GPS it’s always a great idea to bring along a compass and trail map. Most state parks provide trail maps free of charge. I don’t care how good you are with a Hikers need to carry a small first-aid kit and plenty of water, food On those long hikes don’t forget to bring along a pair of trekking poles. I’ve been using the same Black Diamond Trekking Poles<\/a> for as long as I can remember. They aren’t cheap, but they’ll probably last longer than you do.<\/p>\n\n\n\nHiking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Hiking Intensity<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Trekking <\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Planning a Trek<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Different Equipment <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Make Sure You Buy The Right Boots<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Safety Precautions<\/h4>\n\n\n\n