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Main meanings of through-hike in English

: through-hike1through-hike2

through-hike1

verb

North American

  • To walk the entire length of a long-distance trail (especially the Appalachian Trail) in a single continuous hike.

Origin

1980s; earliest use found in Harper's Bazaar. After through-hiker, through-hike.

Main meanings of through-hike in English

: through-hike1through-hike2

through-hike2

noun

North American

  • A single continuous hike along the entire length of a long-distance trail (especially the Appalachian Trail).

Origin

1970s; earliest use found in The New York Times. After through-hiker.