200 Funny Hiking Quotes & Captions for Instagram Posts

Funny Hiking Quotes for Instagram Captions

This collection of funny hiking quotes for your Instagram captions has been broken up into different categories to make it easier to search for the type of quotes you want. We have puns, summit jokes, food jokes, wifi jokes, and funny hiking quotes from famous people. I hope you find a funny hiking caption for your next Instagram post on this massive list and they give you some laughs.

Funny Well-Known Hiking Quotes

These are some of the most well-known and funny hiking quotes.

• “After a day’s walk, everything has twice its usual value.” – G.M. Trevelyan
• “It’s not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Sir Edmund Hillary
• “Mountains have a way of dealing with overconfidence.” – Nemann Buhl
• “I took a walk in the woods and came out taller than the trees.” – Henry David Thoreau
• “If you think you’ve peaked, find a new mountain.” – Unknown
• “Hiking and happiness go hand in hand (or foot in boot).” – Diane Spicer
• “Me thinks that the moment my legs begin to move, my thoughts begin to flow.” – Henry David Thoreau
• “You need special shoes for hiking—and a bit of a special soul as well.” – Terri Guillemets
• “Carry as little as possible, but choose that little with care.” – Earl Shaffer
• “I have two doctors, my left leg and my right.” – G.M. Trevelyan
• “If the winter is too cold and the summer is too hot, you are not a hiker.” – Unknown
• “The best place to be is somewhere else.” – Unknown
• “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.” – Lao Tzu
• “There’s no such thing as bad weather, only inappropriate clothing.” – Sir Rannulph Fiennes
• “Getting to the top is optional. Getting down is mandatory.” – Ed Viesturs
• “Hiking is the best workout! You can hike for three hours and not even realize you’re working out. And, hiking alone lets me have some time to myself.” – Jamie Luner
• “I see my path, but I don’t know where it leads. Not knowing where I’m going is what inspires me to travel it.” – Rosalia de Castro
• “Hiking is not for everyone. Notice the wilderness is mostly empty.” – Sonja Yoerg
• “In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks.” – John Muir
• “Wilderness is not a luxury but a necessity of the human spirit.” – Edward Abbey

Funny Hiking Quotes About Mountains

A quick list of funny hiking quotes that reference the mountains!

• “I’m under peak performance when I’m on the mountain!”
• “I like my problems mountain-sized: tall and far away.”
• “Why did the mountain apply for a job? It wanted to peak in its career.”
• “Every time I see a mountain, I peak a little more inside!”
• “Life’s a mountain, not a beach.”
• “If mountains could laugh, they’d peak at every joke.”
• “I told the mountain my problems, but it just peaked away!”
• “Mountains have their ups and downs, just like my hiking motivation.”
• “Why did the mountain go to school? To reach new heights in education!”
• “I was on the mountain’s good side today; it let me summit!”
• “They said the sky’s the limit, but then there are mountains.”
• “Why was the mountain such a gossip? It always wanted to peak!”
• “Climbed a mountain and I turned around – mostly because I forgot my snacks.”
• “The mountain called… it said it misses you, but don’t rush; it isn’t going anywhere!”
• “A day without mountains is like… just kidding, I have no idea!”
• “Mountains aren’t just for climbing. Sometimes they’re for staring at with a cup of tea.”
• “I whispered to the mountain, ‘Can I climb you?’ It replied, ‘Sure, but no peeking!'”
• “Why was the mountain good at math? It always knew its peaks and troughs!”
• “For a moment I felt on top of the world, then I realized I had more mountains to climb.”
• “Remember, the mountain isn’t in your way, it’s your way!”

Funny Hiking Quotes About Wi-Fi

Twenty of the best, funny hiking quotes about getting connected in naturee and getting disconnected from Wi-Fi.

• “Hiking: Where the wifi is weak but the connection is strong.”
• “Just checked, and the mountains still don’t have wifi. Guess I’ll stay longer!”
• “My favorite wifi network? ‘The Great Outdoors’.”
• “Went hiking to find a better Wi-Fi signal. Found better connectivity with nature instead.”
• “No wifi in the forest, but you’ll find a better connection.”
• “Sorry, can’t answer your call. I’m in airplane mode, and so is this mountain.”
• “Trees might not have wifi, but they sure provide the best bars for connection.”
• “Hiking’s the time I switch from Wi-Fi signals to life signals.”
• “Went in search of wifi, found clarity instead. Nature’s version of a software update!”
• “Who needs a strong Wi-Fi signal when the mountains are calling?”
• “I might have lost my internet connection, but I’ve never been more connected.”
• “Out here, the best wifi password is ‘OpenYourEyes123’.”
• “Buffering… Please wait while I sync with nature.”
• “Forgot my portable charger, but my soul’s at 100% out here!”
• “Nature’s wifi might be invisible, but it’s the only connection that truly matters.”
• “My heart says ‘more adventures’, but my phone says ‘no wifi detected’. Guess who’s winning?”
• “When you enter the forest, the wifi decreases but bandwidth for memories increases.”
• “Sorry, the mountain doesn’t have Google Maps. You’ll have to find yourself the old-fashioned way.”
• “Went offline today and hiked where the wifi is weak but the vibes are strong.”
• “The wilderness might not have good internet reception, but the reception of memories is full bars.”

Funny Hiking Quotes About Food

There are many food disasters that happen hiking, here are some great, funny hiking quotes about food.

• “The real trail mix is the friends we snack on along the way.”
• “Lost in the woods, but luckily I left crumbs. They led to another hiker’s sandwich!”
• “Hiking burns calories… that’s my excuse for this second lunch.”
• “If your hiking boots aren’t filled with trail mix by the end of the day, did you even hike?”
• “The best view is a picnic blanket spread between two trees.”
• “I don’t need a compass; my stomach points me to the nearest campfire foods!”
• “The real reason I hike? To earn my dessert!”
• “Why did the hiker refuse dessert? He had enough rocky road for one day!”
• “Every trail leads to food. If it doesn’t, you’re on the wrong path.”
• “There’s no better spice than hunger. Especially after three miles uphill.”
• “Some pack light, some pack snacks. Guess who’s happier on the trail?”
• “Nature’s beauty is sublime, but have you tried these mountain berries with chocolate?”
• “Wanted to go on a long hike but my sandwich had other plans: a short picnic.”
• “Hiking’s great because you can eat a chocolate bar, and it’s ‘energy’, not a ‘treat’.”
• “My two hiking essentials: a sense of direction and a sandwich.”
• “Climb every mountain, ford every stream, follow every… Is that a food truck?”
• “Wilderness survival rule #1: Always bring more snacks than you think you need.”
• “I only hike on days that end with ‘y’… and involve a picnic.”
• “It’s not about the destination, it’s about what snacks you brought.”

Funny Hiking Quotes About Getting Lost

There’s nothing funny about getting lost when it happens to you. But to your mates, then it’s hilarious. Here are twenty funny hiking quotes about getting lost on the trails.

• “I took the road less traveled. Now, where the heck am I?”
• “I’m not lost; I’m just exploring a route not yet known to mankind!”
• “Not all who wander are lost… but I definitely am.”
• “Lost in the woods, but found myself. Seems like a fair trade!”
• “If you haven’t gotten lost, have you even really hiked?”
• “Why do I always find myself when I’m lost in nature? Probably because I don’t have GPS out here.”
• “I thought I was on a spiritual journey, but I was just lost on the trail.”
• “Hikers do it best – they can get lost and call it ‘adventure’.”
• “Wandering aimlessly with purpose: The art of getting lost while hiking.”
• “Every time I get lost in the woods, I find a better path.”
• “Some look for a beautiful place, I look for the way back!”
• “Lost again, but the views are spectacular. So, is it really a loss?”
• “You know you’re a true hiker when ‘lost’ just means extended sightseeing.”
• “Nature whispered, ‘Lose yourself and find your soul’. I just wish it whispered the way back!”
• “To be lost is to learn the terrain. And I’m quite the scholar now!”
• “If I had a nickel for every time I got lost while hiking, I’d have enough to buy a better map!”
• “I might be lost, but at least I’m making good time!”
• “Following my heart got me lost. Next time, I’m following the trail markers.”
• “Always remember, it’s not about the destination but about how many times you got lost getting there.”
• “Lost? Me? Nah, just taking the scenic route… for the fifth time.”

Funny Hiking Quotes About Friends

The funniest moments happen with friends. Here are some great, funny hiking quotes about friends.

• Friends don’t let friends hike alone… mostly because someone has to carry the snacks!”
• “The best kind of friend is one who will get lost in the woods with you.”
• “Good friends follow you on any path… especially the wrong one!”
• “Hiking buddies: Sharing memories, blisters, and the last granola bar.”
• “The road to a friend’s house is never long, unless you’re hiking it together.”
• “You know it’s true friendship when they wait for you on the steep parts.”
• “Friends who hike together, get lost together. And then laugh about it later!”
• “You can’t climb uphill with downhill friends. Choose your hiking buddies wisely!”
• “True friends are those who, when you make a wrong turn, just call it a detour and keep going.”
• “With the right friend, every trail becomes a path to laughter.”
• “If you have crazy friends, you have everything… including unexpected detours!”
• “Friendship goals: Matching hiking boots and equally bad senses of direction.”
• “Friends come and go like the footprints on a trail, but the best ones stick around for the uphill battles.”
• “A journey is best measured in friends, not miles. But both make for great stories!”
• “The one who brings snacks is the true MVP of any hiking group.”
• “It’s not about how lost you get, but who you get lost with.”
• “True friendship is laughing when your friend trips but then helping them up and blaming the rock.”
• “If you want to go fast, go alone. If you want to go far, get lost with friends.”
• “Best friends: Making wrong turns and questionable hiking decisions together since day one.”
• “With a friend by your side, even the wrong path feels right.”

Funny Hiking Quotes about the Summit

These are twenty of my favorite hiking quotes about the summit, which is the important mission of the hike right!?

• “I reached the summit and all I got was this breathtaking view… and sore legs.”
• “Why did the hiker hate jokes at the summit? Because it was the peak of humor!”
• “The best part about reaching the summit? The snack break!”
• “Touched the top and felt on top of the world. Realized I had to hike back down. Feeling slightly less on top now.”
• “To summit up: I came, I saw, I tripped a few times.”
• “Reached the summit. Still no WiFi. Nature, you’re tricky!”
• “That moment when you summit and realize your snack bag is at the base.”
• “I climb mountains so I can see where the sky touches the ground and realize how much more hiking I have to do.”
• “They said it’s lonely at the top. They didn’t mention it’s also windier!”
• “If you didn’t take a selfie at the summit, did you even reach the peak?”
• “Climbing to the summit is my cardio. Descending is my victory dance!”
• “You know you’re a true hiker when reaching the summit feels like a mid-hike snack break.”
• “To be honest, I’m just here for the summit snacks!”
• “Climb mountains not for the world to see you, but so you can eat your sandwich in peace.”
• “The journey to the summit might be tough, but the bragging rights are forever!”
• “Every mountain top is within reach if you remember the trail mix.”
• “Summit days are the best days, mostly because of the naps afterward.”
• “I told the mountain my problems. It told me to summit up and move on!”
• “I thought the hardest part was reaching the summit. Then I remembered the descent.”
• “Always remember: The summit is only half the hike.”

Funny Hiking Quotes about The Journey

It’s about the journey not the destination right? Here are some funny hiking captions about the destination.

• “It’s not about the destination, it’s about the trail mix you eat along the way.”
• “The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single blister.”
• “They said, ‘Enjoy the journey!’ But they didn’t mention the mosquitos.”
• “Remember, it’s the journey… and the inevitable detours!”
• “Hiking: where every step counts, especially the missteps.”
• “The best view comes after the sweatiest climb. It’s the journey, right?”
• “They said to trust the journey. They never said anything about trusting the map!”
• “The journey is the reward, but a cold drink at the end is a close second.”
• “Taking the scenic route… mostly because I got lost.”
• “Enjoy the journey, even when the trail decides to ‘throw rocks’ at your plans.”
• “It’s not about where you’re going but the muddy shoes you collect on the way.”
• “The best journeys answer questions you never thought to ask. Like, ‘Why did I wear these boots?'”
• “Always enjoy the journey, unless it’s uphill both ways. Then question your map.”
• “Some journeys take you farther from where you come from, but closer to where you belong. Some just take you in circles. Both are valid.”
• “A journey is like hiking – full of ups and downs and a few wrong turns.”
• “Embrace the journey, the missteps, and that one squirrel that seems to be following you.”
• “It’s all about the journey, the destination, and the snacks in between.”
• “Hiking: A journey where you burn calories, make memories, and maybe lose a sock.”
• “I hike to enjoy the journey. And to justify the enormous post-hike meal!”
• “They say life’s a journey, but I say hiking’s the ultimate road trip.”

Funny Hiking Quotes about Danger

These are twenty dangerously funny hiking captions

• “Beware: Wild animals ahead! And by wild animals, I mean me after 5 miles without a snack.”
• “I’ve got two hiking speeds: ‘Might trip occasionally’ and ‘Where’s the nearest emergency exit?'”
• “Brought bear spray on the hike. Used it on mosquitoes. Don’t judge me.”
• “Hiking Rule #1: If you see a bear, play dead. If it’s a squirrel, just give it your trail mix.”
• “It’s not a real hike unless there’s a chance you might fall off something.”
• “Danger? Oh, I thought you said ‘Dance here!’ That explains the strange looks.”
• “Went into the woods because it was less dangerous than my day job. Got chased by a chipmunk. Reconsidering.”
• “Sure, it’s dangerous. But have you tried sitting on the couch all day?”
• “When they said the trail had its ups and downs, I didn’t think they meant cliffs and bears!”
• “I came. I saw. I forgot the bug spray. Big mistake.”
• “The most dangerous part of my hike? Deciding who gets the last granola bar.”
• “Embrace the danger. It makes for better stories.”
• “I told everyone about the dangerous wildlife I encountered: a bird, two butterflies, and a very aggressive pinecone.”
• “I’ve faced many dangers on the trail: wrong turns, wild animals, and running out of snacks.”
• “Always hike with someone slower than you. Not because of bears, but so you can snack while you wait.”
• “The trail said ‘moderate’ but the near-death experiences said ‘expert’.”
• “Went on a ‘dangerous’ hike. Most perilous part? The squirrel that stole my sandwich.”
• “Dangerous trails lead to beautiful places. And occasionally, minor heart attacks.”
• “If you didn’t have a brush with danger, did you even go hiking?”
• “Facing danger on the trail is just nature’s way of reminding you to pack better next time.”

Concluding Our Humorous Journey on the Trails

Navigating through the ups and downs of the great outdoors, it’s evident that every hiker has their unique tales, often filled with unexpected chuckles and memorable moments. These funny hiking quotes capture more than just the beauty of nature; they encapsulate the joy, mishaps, and laughter that come with each step on the trail. As we come to the end of this witty collection, remember that every adventure, no matter how challenging, carries a silver lining of humor. So, whenever you’re out exploring nature’s vastness, let these funny hiking quotes inspire you to see the lighter side of every trek. After all, a journey filled with laughter is a journey well taken. Until your next adventure, keep those spirits high and the laughter flowing!