hit the trail
Example Sentences
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I hit the trail in late April, where I quickly learned “walking across Spain” begins with walking up the Pyrenees.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 25, 2026
They recorded robocalls singing their support, donated money to his campaign, and hit the trail on his behalf.
From Slate ● Oct. 4, 2022
Before you hit the trail, you’ll need to stop by the camping gear co-op, the sporting goods store — oh, and your local Asian supermarket.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2022
Sleeping for three hours before driving to Glacier Peak, Steidl hit the trail at 1 a.m.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2022
His Kmart hiking boots are arranged neatly beneath the stove, as though he’d soon be returning to lace them up and hit the trail.
From "Into the Wild" by Jon Krakauer
