Funny Hiking Quotes
Hiking can be an exhilarating experience, offering stunning views and a sense of accomplishment. But let’s face it, it can also be filled with moments of humor, from the unexpected challenges to the quirky encounters along the trail. Here are 50 funny hiking quotes to lighten your load and bring a smile to your face, complete with authors where known.
- “I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.” – G.M. Trevelyan
- “Hiking is just walking where it’s okay to pee.” – Demetri Martin
- “I like long walks, especially when they are taken by people who annoy me.” – Fred Allen
- “There is no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” – Sir Ranulph Fiennes
- “Bring a compass. It’s awkward when you have to eat your friends.” – Unknown
- “DEET is nature’s cologne.” – Unknown
- “Nature: cheaper than therapy.” – Unknown
- “I don’t get it. The trail looked so flat on the map.” – Unknown
- “The closer you are to nature the further you are from idiots.” – Unknown
- “I know the voices in my head aren’t real, but sometimes their ideas are just absolutely awesome!” – Unknown
- “A bad day camping is still better than a good day working.” – Unknown
- “Sleeping bags are the soft tacos of the bear world.” – Bears
- “Why do people climb mountains? Because the coffee at the base camp is really terrible.” – Unknown
- “Hiking and happiness go hand in hand or foot in boot.” – Diane Spicer
- “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.” – John Burroughs (ironically, not meant to be funny but often used in humorous context)
- “The best view comes after the hardest climb. Or the hardest fall. Depends on your balance.” – Unknown
- “If you think adventure is dangerous, try routine. It’s lethal.” – Paulo Coelho (with a humorous twist)
- “I’m not lost. I’m exploring.” – Jana Stanfield
- “It’s all fun and games until someone loses a wiener.” – Camping proverb
- “Going to the mountains is going home, where WiFi signals are weak and drinks are strong.” – Unknown
- “My favorite thing to do at the mountains is walk back down…” – Unknown
- “May your search through nature lead you to yourself.” – And hopefully to a nice, big, comfy bed. – Unknown
- “Some women want diamonds… others just want a hammock, a campfire, and some peace & quiet.” – Unknown
- “I have a therapist. Her name is Nature.” – Unknown
- “Remember: if you’re not hiking up a mountain, life is all downhill.” – Unknown
- “Trails don’t like it when you call them ‘easy’.” – Unknown
- “The only time I like ‘The Great Outdoors’ is when I’m going back inside.” – Unknown
- “I’m outdoorsy in that I like getting drunk on patios.” – Unknown
- “Hiking: because who doesn’t like a leisurely walk through bear country?” – Unknown
- “I’m not saying I don’t enjoy the trails. I’m just saying I enjoy them more when they’re downhill.” – Unknown
- “Hiking is the answer. Who cares what the question is.” – Unknown
- “I hike to burn off the crazy.” – Unknown
- “The mountains are calling, and I must go… but maybe after this episode.” – Unknown
- “I like the mountains because they make me feel small. Like, ‘Your overgrown ego is invalid here’ kind of small.” – Unknown
- “Hiking is just walking where it’s socially acceptable to pee behind bushes.” – Unknown
- “I’m at one with nature. I’m at two with people.” – Unknown
- “I tried to catch some fog. I mist.” – Unknown
- “I’m not saying that I hate people. I just feel better when they’re not around.” – Charles Bukowski (with a humorous twist)
- “If you find a path with no obstacles, it probably doesn’t lead anywhere interesting.” – Frank A. Clark (with a humorous twist)
- “I followed my heart, and it led me to the couch.” – Unknown
- “I’m an aspiring photographer. Aspiring to get back to my car.” – Unknown
- “I don’t need a gym membership. I hike up mountains.” – Unknown
- “I’m not running away from my problems. I’m hiking away from them.” – Unknown
- “I’m not antisocial. I’m anti-idiot.” – Unknown
- “I’m not short. I’m just more down to earth than other people.” – Unknown
- “I don’t always scream at my compass, but when I do, it’s because I have no idea where I’m going.” – Unknown
- “I’m not over the hill. I’m just on the other side.” – Unknown
- “I don’t get lost. I just take scenic detours.” – Unknown
- “I’m not avoiding work. I’m just on a long outdoor meeting.” – Unknown
- “I don’t sweat. I leak awesome.” – Unknown
Let these humorous quotes add a light-hearted touch to your hiking adventures and Instagram posts. Remember, the journey is as much about laughter and joy as it is about reaching the summit.
