Day Hiking Crossword Puzzle

About the Day Hiking Crossword Puzzle

This puzzle covers the gear and trail details that make a day hike comfortable and safe. Look for words such as daypack, compass, switchback, sunscreen, and wildflower. It’s a good fit for hikers planning a short outing, students learning outdoor vocabulary, or anyone who enjoys spending time on local trails.

This crossword draws on 39 clues about Day Hiking. Each grid uses a different handful and fits them together a new way, so press New puzzle for another whenever you finish. The answers are in the answer key when you print, and behind the Reveal button when you play.

Sample clues

• •Dressing used to cover a cut (7 letters)
• •Instrument that points toward magnetic north (7 letters)
• •Treatment for minor injuries (8 letters)
• •Hands-free light worn above the eyes (8 letters)
• •Meal often eaten around noon (5 letters)
• •Long, narrow crest of a hill (5 letters)
• •Soft coverings worn inside footwear (5 letters)
• •Lotion that helps prevent sunburn (9 letters)

Teaching this topic or planning a party? Make your own crossword with your own words and clues.