Most popular outdoor activities among young adults in the U.S. from 2010 to 2017

Most popular outdoor activities among 18 to 24 year olds in the United States from 2010 to 2017, by participation rate

CharacteristicRunning, jogging and trail runningCar, backyard, backpacking and RV campingRoad biking, mountain biking or BMXFreshwater, saltwater and fly fishingHiking
2017 31% 15% 15% 15% 18%
2016 31% 15% 14% 14% 18%
2015 29% 13% 13% 13% 16%
2014 31% 14% 14% 14% 15%
2013 36% 22% 16% 14% 14%
2012 36% 14% 15% 15% 14%
2011 32% 17% 14% 16% 13%
2010 31% 16% 14% 15% 13%
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Release date

July 2018

Region

United States

Survey time period

2010 to 2017

Number of respondents

30,999 respondents

Age group

18-24 years

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

A participant in outdoor recreation is defined as an individual who took part in one or more of 40 outdoor activities at least once during the year. Included in those 40 activities are for example backpacking, bicycling, surfing and fishing.

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