Hiking And Trekking Captions There isn’t a lot of difference between hiking and trekking.  Hiking involves a long walk in the natural environment on a trail.  Trekking on the other hand involves a long strenuous hike in the wild natural environment and can be cross country (as in, off trails). So in short, hiking is medium difficulty, long-distance walking, while trekking is more arduous, adventurous, and in general a tougher type of moving through the natural environment on foot.  So, hiking is easier than trekking.  My Personal Best Mountain Quotes . “The mountains are calling and I must go.” – John Muir   “Do not follow where the path may lead.  Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson “It is necessary to go back to nature every once in a while.” “Hiking is not escapism; it’s realism. The people who choose to spend time outdoors are not running away from anything; we are returning to where we b...