Hiking is a popular recreational activity that involves walking in a natural environment on an established trail. Depending on the type of terrain and the distance covered, hiking can result in a range of mild to extreme exertion.
Hiking is most often used for Muscle Gain & Exercise.
Veterans with PTSD who took either nature hikes or urban hikes reported that the hikes reduced stress and made them feel more connected with others. PTSD symptoms were reduced in both groups at the end of the trial (12 weeks), but symptoms increased back to baseline at week 24 in the urban hiking group. However, this was a secondary outcome that the study was not designed to answer.
