Hiking participation in the U.S. 2010-2024

Published by Statista Research Department, Apr 28, 2025

More than 63.4 million people in the United States participated in hiking activities at least once in 2024. This was the highest figure recorded in the North American country since 2010 and represents a growth of around 31 percentage points in the period of 15 years. 

Number of hiking participants in the United States from 2010 to 2024 (in millions)

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Release date

February 2025

Region

United States

Survey time period

2010 to 2024

Number of respondents

18,000*

Age group

6 years and older

Special properties

including people who participated in the activity at least once in each given year

Method of interview

Online survey

Supplementary notes

*Survey count refers to figures from 2024.

Figures were rounded.

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