Draft:Urban hiking

An urban hike is an outdoor activity that consists of walking long distances in an urbanized environment. Like hiking participants are driven by a sense of adventure and exploration. An urban hike my include walking through parks, gardens, coastal areas, city streets, paths, trails, or hidden parts of a city.

Some commentators have pointed to the socio-economic differences between an urban hike and a regular hike. A person undertaking an urban hike does not require special hiking apparel or accessories. They will also generally use public transport to get to their starting point. This makes urban hiking available to a much wider cross section of society.

During the COVID-19 pandemic, urban hiking increased in popularity as people sought out new activities close to where they live. Groups were formed in urban areas to connect people and share experiences.

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