Hiking Terminology

noun a set of steps or rungs by means of which a person may pass over a fence or wall that remains a barrier to sheep or cattle

• The hikers carefully climbed over the stile to continue on the trail.
• We had to hop over the stile to get to the other side of the fence.
• Let's just jump the stile instead of going around.
• Crossing that stile symbolizes moving on to a new chapter in life.

noun a long, arduous journey, especially one made on foot

verb to make a long, arduous journey

• The group embarked on a long trek through the mountains.
• We're going on a trek to the waterfall tomorrow.
• Let's go on a trek to that new coffee shop down the street.
• Starting a new business is a challenging trek filled with obstacles.