Hiking doesn’t have to always be serious. I mean, most hiking quotes are actually quite serious and some hiking quotes are even inspirational. But they aren’t all like that, and in this blog you’ll find more than 40 hilarious hiking quotes that I’m super will make you giggle.
So if you’re looking for some witty and funny quotes about hiking then you’ve come to the right places. These funny hiking quotes are light-hearted. They are sure to put a smile on your face, and some might even make laugh out loud!
Some of my personal favorites are actually hiking puns, and you’ll find a lot of those right here on this blog. You’ll also find a huge range of authors of these quotes which really keeps things interesting. From Jenn Bennett to Ellen DeGeneres there are some famous people quoted in this blog. I’ve even included snippets of info about some of my absolute favorite quotes to help you understand them or just provide the context needed to love them even more – enjoy!
Funny Hiking Quotes
I’ve broken this blog down into two sections – funny hiking quotes and funny hiking puns. This first sections is quotes, they are words of wisdom (or I guess I should say laughter) that are from famous people’s speeches, books, autobiographies, movies, and so much more. But all of these quotes have one ting in common – they are hilariously funny!
“Hiking side effects include sweating, euphoria and general awesomeness.”
“We survived hiking together; we can survive anything.”
“My grandmother started walking five miles a day when she was sixty. She’s ninety-seven now, and we don’t know where the hell she is.” – Ellen DeGeneres
Why I love this quote: The above funny hiking quote is actually a joke by famous actress and television host Ellen DeGeneres. It is probably one of the funniest hiking quotes I’ve ever found!
“I hike to burn off the crazy.”
“Happiness is hiking with friends.”
“The best remedy for a short temper is a long walk.” – Jacqueline Schiff
“I know I hike like a girl, try to keep up.”
Quote interpretation: This quote is about how girls can hike just as well as men, if not even better! That it isn’t an insult to be told you “hike like a girl.” If you love women-empowering quotes, then check out my blog about beach girl quotes – you’ll find tons there!
“Everywhere is within walking distance if you have the time.” – Steven Wright
“You know the old joke about how to survive a bear attack: Make sure you hike with someone who you can outrun.” – Carolyn Jourda
Why I love this quote: This funny hiking quote is only relevant to those hiking in bear country. It’s a play on the famous phrase “you don’t need to outrun a bear, just your hiking partner” that tells us the bear will get your hiking partner first, not you. It’s kind of dark humor, but popular among quotes about the Rocky Mountains and places where bears are common.
“They say returning home is difficult after a long hike. I say, take your home with you.”
“If there’s one thing I’ve learned from hiking, it’s that the early bird gets the face full of spider webs.”
“Anywhere is ‘within walking distance’.”
Related Read: For more similar quotes, check out my blog about 50+ quotes about walking in nature.
“We?”
“You and me, yes.”
“The two of us hiking to Condor Peak? Alone?”
“I wasn’t planning on inviting the bear along, but if you think we need a chaperone.”
– Jenn Bennett.
Did you know: Jenn Bennett is the author of several popular novels for young adults. The above quote is from the book “Starry Eyes” which is a dramatic romantic novel that is still popular among teens today.
“Life is better in hiking boots.”
“It’s impossible to walk in the woods and be in a bad mood at the same time.”
“I might look like I am listening to you, but in my mind, I am hiking.“
“Hiking is the only slightly less ugly stepsister of running.” ~ Lindy Hughes
“Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is.”
“Fact: Hiking is actually just walking, only on dirt or rocks or other uneven surfaces. Or walking where an animal larger than you can kill and eat you.” – Brendon Leonard
“Hiking is just walking where it’s okay to pee.” – Demetri Martin
“My most memorable hikes can be classified as ‘Shortcuts that Backfired’.” – Edward Abbey
Why I love this quote: This quote is funny because it is so true. Often when I go hiking I think it is a good idea to try and take shortcuts, that end up getting me lost and just taking longer overall. In the moment, this is frustrating. But later on, it is funny to look back on and makes for the most adventurous hikes.
Funny Hiking Puns
Let’s face it, you can’t have a blog about funny quotes without including a few puns. As a lover of the written word, I find puns to be supper witty. They always make me giggle. So without further ado, here are my favorite funny puns about hiking.
“Wood you believe that I’m actually on a hike right now?”
“Hiking is a hill of a lot of fun.”
“I love hiking — I don’t take it for granite.”
“Hipsters often prefer hiking backcountry rivers. They’re less mainstream.”
“I wood never leaf a hiker behind.”
Related read: If you love funny hiking puns, be sure to read my blog about funny mountain quotes and puns. Here, you’ll find even more laugh-out-loud quotes that related to hiking in the mountains or in nature.
“Last bud not least, it’s time to take a hike.”
“Hiking puns are hill-arious!”
“I went for a hike, now I’m feel oak-ay.”
Find More Quotes
I have so many more blogs about awesome quotes that you just need to check out! If you’re looking for more hiking quotes, I have a blog with over 250 quotes about hiking. Want to laugh? Check out these funny beach quotes or these beach captions that are witty enough for Instagram! Or, just have a browse around my site, I’m sure you’ll find plenty of great quotes that you’ll love.