1.7K posts analyzed Updated Jul 2026
Averages 56 posts/day, top 5% activity. Most active Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. Mostly image posts.
r/hiking Traffic & Engagement r/hiking Traffic & Engagement
Volume and engagement over time Posting volume and engagement over time
Post Format
Upvote Distribution
How upvoted posts perform Only posts with 2+ upvotes. The bands below show how those posts are spread by upvote count.
r/hiking Most Active Times When r/hiking Is Most Active
Peak posting by day and hour (UTC) When this community posts most, by day and hour (UTC)
Most Active by Day
r/hiking Flair Performance r/hiking Flair Performance
Upvotes and volume by flair Average upvotes and post volume by flair
| Flair | Posts | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| Pictures | 717 (52.3%) | 170 |
| Question | 474 (34.5%) | 11 |
| Discussion | 81 (5.9%) | 48 |
| Video | 72 (5.2%) | 52 |
| Trail Rec | 15 (1.1%) | 19 |
| Link | 13 (0.9%) | 3 |
Post Type Breakdown
Share by text, image, or link Share of posts by format: text, image, or link
r/hiking Trending Keywords Trending Keywords in r/hiking
Ranked by how often they appear Title keywords ranked by how often they appear
| Keyword | Mentions ▼ | Upvotes | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| hiking | 339 (19.4%) | 51 | 13 |
| hike | 192 (11.0%) | 73 | 12 |
| usa | 138 (7.9%) | 178 | 10 |
| trail | 129 (7.4%) | 107 | 14 |
| park | 93 (5.3%) | 168 | 6 |
| national | 82 (4.7%) | 171 | 6 |
| lake | 79 (4.5%) | 186 | 6 |
| day | 69 (4.0%) | 75 | 11 |
| mountain | 66 (3.8%) | 53 | 5 |
| best | 54 (3.1%) | 29 | 9 |
r/hiking Mentioned Domains Mentioned Domains in r/hiking
Most linked sites Most linked sites in this subreddit
| Domain | Links | Upvotes |
|---|---|---|
| youtube.com | 16 | 1 |
| youtu.be | 11 | 1 |
| backpacker.com | 4 | 151 |
| imgur.com | 3 | 1 |
| mtnlongevity.com | 3 | 1 |
| today.com | 3 | 1 |
r/hiking Top Posts Top Performing Posts in r/hiking
Highest-performing posts Highest-performing posts. Each title links to Reddit.
Some pictures from my third solo hiking trip in Bavaria (Germany), I keep coming back for more
A couple of dayhikes in the Pyrenees. France+Spain
Any Path-builders around?
Kamikōchi🍁, one of the most rewarding hikes in Japan
Tatra National Park, Poland.
Kyrgyzstan Through My Lens: Peaks & Paradise
Merano High Trail in South Tyrol, Italy
Hiking around Santa Maddalena Village, Val di Funes, Dolomites, Italy
Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, BC, Canada
Trinity Alps, California, USA
| Title | Upvotes | Comments | Type | Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Some pictures from my third solo hiking trip in Bavaria (Germany), I keep coming back for more | 2.9K | 78 | image | Jul 17 |
| A couple of dayhikes in the Pyrenees. France+Spain | 2.8K | 77 | image | Jul 9 |
| Any Path-builders around? | 2.6K | 198 | image | Jul 2 |
| Kamikōchi🍁, one of the most rewarding hikes in Japan | 2.2K | 45 | image | Jul 27 |
| Tatra National Park, Poland. | 2.1K | 46 | image | Jul 30 |
| Kyrgyzstan Through My Lens: Peaks & Paradise | 2.1K | 52 | image | Jul 2 |
| Merano High Trail in South Tyrol, Italy | 1.9K | 25 | image | Jul 19 |
| Hiking around Santa Maddalena Village, Val di Funes, Dolomites, Italy | 1.9K | 36 | image | Jul 21 |
| Mt. Assiniboine Provincial Park, BC, Canada | 1.8K | 52 | image | Jul 26 |
| Trinity Alps, California, USA | 1.8K | 57 | image | Jul 6 |
r/hiking Audience Overlap r/hiking Subreddit Overlap & Related Communities
Overlapping audiences Communities with overlapping audiences
r/hiking FAQ Frequently Asked Questions About r/hiking
What's the best time to post on r/hiking?
Based on posting volume, r/hiking is most active on Wednesdays around 2 PM UTC. That window has the most community activity, but busier hours also mean more competition for attention.
How active is r/hiking?
r/hiking averages 56 posts per day and ranks in the top 5% for activity among tracked SFW subreddits.
How many upvotes do posts on r/hiking get?
Posts on r/hiking average about 80 upvotes this month (net score per post).
What kind of posts does r/hiking get most?
On r/hiking, posts are a mix of formats, mostly image posts