20 Hiking Coloring Pages - Free!

Recreational Activities

Drawing of hiking colored by Coloring Together — Colored by the Coloring Together artists. See gallery.

Wow! Coloring this hiker wore us out more than we thought, but we're very happy because at last they'll be able to conquer the steepest mountain of all. Wouldn't you like to come with us and discover a bit more of the fascinating world of hiking?

If you're looking to do a recreational activity that doesn't require much physical effort, but that at the same time teaches you a lot, how about coloring the hiking coloring pages we brought for you? You don't have to leave your house, nor sweat to do it.

However, if you want to go hiking, go! Don't think twice and take the hiking images to color in your backpack, after all, there's nothing better than coloring surrounded by trees and listening to the sound of the wind on the leaves, don't you think?

You can use tools you have nearby to color your drawing, how about the leaves of the trees? It's a good option! You could use fruit seeds you find, or some roots to make textures and strange shapes with the paints.

The Coloring Together team wants to share your art with all the hikers and artists who come into the gallery, this way they'll be able to see that, if you were able to create a work of art, they can do it too.

We sure are tired from all that walking! And there's still a long stretch left, but in the meantime, let's rest and color the hiking images to print and color while we watch the landscape and enjoy the fresh breeze.

Hiking coloring pages

Why color hiking pictures?

Hiking is an activity that consists of walking along natural trails, enjoying the landscape and the benefits it brings to your health. Hiking is a way of exercising outdoors, which improves physical condition, endurance, balance, and coordination.

In addition, hiking helps relax the mind, reduce stress and anxiety, and foster contact with nature and with other people. This activity can be practiced at any time of the year, as long as you choose a route suited to your level and to the weather conditions.

Hiking is an activity that anyone can do. At Coloring Together we want to show you that this activity can benefit you in many ways, in this case, you'll learn a lot of interesting things with the hiking coloring pages.

You'll learn thanks to the fun facts we researched for you about hiking that you didn't know and that will help you get closer to this activity. Maybe that way you'll feel more motivated to practice it! Do you like the idea? Then let's get moving and start.

Learn while coloring Hiking

The word "senderismo" comes from the Latin "semitarius," a noun form of "semita," which means "path."
Hiking is an activity that has been practiced for centuries. The first hikers date back to the first humans, who walked to hunt, gather food, and explore their surroundings.
Hiking became popular in the 19th century thanks to the development of paths and trails.
Hiking originated as a way to explore and get to know the world, before modern means of transportation existed. Some of the first explorers were Marco Polo, Alexander the Great, El Cid, and Christopher Columbus.
Hiking can have benefits for physical and mental health, such as improving the cardiovascular system, strengthening the muscles, reducing stress, and increasing self-esteem.
The Appalachian Trail crosses 14 different states in the United States, and each year, three million people travel at least a portion of this route and only a fraction of them manage to complete it.
The Camino de Santiago is one of the longest Long-Distance Trails in Europe, featuring the figure of the pilgrim-hiker and the pilgrim-cyclist. This trail is very important on a cultural level because of the practice of pilgrimage.
The Indian activist Mahatma Gandhi made a 386 km march in 1930 to protest against the British salt monopoly. In other words, he used hiking as activism and social awareness.
The Caminito del Rey, considered one of the most dangerous trails in the world, is a feat of engineering. It's a route of 7.7 kilometers between walkways and cliffs up to 100 meters high. Incredible!
One of the longest trails in the world is the Appalachian Trail, which runs about 3,500 km from Georgia to Maine, in the United States.
One of the highest trails in the world is the Inca Trail, which reaches up to 4,200 meters above sea level, at the Warmiwanusca pass, in Peru. This trail leads to the Inca citadel of Machu Picchu.
One of the oldest trails in the world is the Camino de Santiago, which dates back to the 9th century and has its origins in different points of Europe. This trail is a Christian pilgrimage route that ends at the cathedral of Santiago de Compostela, in Spain.
The Kokoda Trail in Papua, New Guinea, is considered one of the most dangerous trails in the world, since there are areas where the mud sucks you in up to the ankles, full of unexpected waterfalls and wet roots. That added to the chances of contracting malaria.
The most dangerous trail in the world is the Caminito del Rey, which is located in Malaga, Spain. This trail has a length of 3 km and is suspended about 100 meters high over a gorge. It was built in 1905 to make access to some hydroelectric plants easier.
One of the most remote trails in the world is the Israel National Trail, which crosses about 1,000 km from the north to the south of the country. This trail passes through desert, mountainous, and coastal areas, and offers a great variety of landscapes and cultures.
The Annapurna Circuit in Nepal is a trail that goes around the Annapurna mountain range and offers spectacular views of the Himalayas. It's one of the favorite destinations for mountaineering lovers.
The youngest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail was Harvey Sutton, who did it at age 5 along with his parents in 2021. It took him 209 days to travel the 3,500 km of the trail.
The oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail was M.J. "Sunny" Eberhart, who did it at age 83 in 2021. He traveled about 3,500 kilometers.
One of the most challenging trails in the world is the Mount Everest trail, which has an altitude of 8,848 meters and is the highest peak in the world.
The fastest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail was Karel Sabbe, who did it in 41 days, 7 hours, and 39 minutes in 2018. Amazing!