# Hiking

Hiking permit deadlines are approaching for exclusive U.S. trails in 2026, while a $1 million restroom at Runyon Canyon sparks outrage. Recent news also includes a fatal bear attack in Japan and a cougar attack on a boy in Big Bend National Park.

### About Hiking
Hiking is the activity of walking long distances, especially across country or in the country.  

### Insights
- hiking posts created is up 4891.75% from the previous week.

### Engagements: [----------] (24h)
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[Engagements 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hiking/time-series/interactions.tsv)  
Current Value: [----------]  
Daily Average: [----------]  
[--] Week: [----------] +106,766%  
[--] Month: [-------------] -19%  
[--] Months: [--------------] +76%  
[--] Year: [--------------] +149%  
1-Year High: [-----------] on 2025-12-06  
1-Year Low: [----------] on 2025-02-27  

Engagements by network (24h):
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### Mentions: [------] (24h)
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[Mentions 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hiking/time-series/posts_active.tsv)  
Current Value: [------]  
Daily Average: [------]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-21  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17  

Mentions by network (24h):
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### Creators: [------] (24h)
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[Creators 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hiking/time-series/contributors_active.tsv)  
[------] unique social accounts have posts mentioning Hiking in the last [--] hours which is up 0.57% from [------] in the previous [--] hours
Daily Average: [------]  
1-Year High: [------] on 2025-12-21  
1-Year Low: [-----] on 2025-02-17  

The most influential creators that mention Hiking in the last [--] hours

| Creator                                                    | Rank | Followers  | Posts | Engagements |
| -------                                                    | ---- | ---------  | ----- | ----------- |
| [@tunemusicalmoments](/creator/youtube/tunemusicalmoments) | [--]    | [---------]  | [-----] | [---------]   |
| [@tonyoutdoorss](/creator/youtube/tonyoutdoorss)           | [--]    | [-------]    | [--]    | [---------]   |
| [@sama59719](/creator/tiktok/sama59719)                    | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [---------]   |
| [@eluakids](/creator/youtube/eluakids)                     | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@outdoorboys](/creator/youtube/outdoorboys)               | [--]    | [----------] | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@uoutdoors](/creator/youtube/uoutdoors)                   | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@mistercharsiu](/creator/tiktok/mistercharsiu)            | [--]    | [------]     | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@outdoorjackson_](/creator/tiktok/outdoorjackson_)        | [--]    | [------]     | [--]    | [-------]     |
| [@johannajuhlin](/creator/youtube/johannajuhlin)           | [--]    | [-----]      | [--]     | [-------]     |
| [@sophiaxverde](/creator/tiktok/sophiaxverde)              | [--]   | [-------]    | [--]    | [-------]     |

[View More](/list/creators/hiking/100)
  
  
### Sentiment: 59%
![Sentiment Line Chart](https://lunarcrush.com/gi/w:600/t:hiking/c:line/m:sentiment/iv:1d.svg)  
[Sentiment 24-Hour Time-Series Raw Data](/topic/hiking/time-series/sentiment.tsv)  
Current Value: 59%  
Daily Average: 85%  
[--] Week: 83% -4%  
[--] Month: 47% -24%  
[--] Months: 47% -34%  
[--] Year: 47% -43%  
1-Year High: 96% on 2025-12-05  
1-Year Low: 47% on 2026-02-16  

Most Supportive Themes:
- Enjoying Nature and Scenery: (40%) Posts often highlight the beauty of natural landscapes, mountains, lakes, and forests, encouraging people to explore and appreciate the outdoors.
- Outdoor Adventures and Activities: (30%) Content showcases various outdoor activities like camping, trekking, and exploring national parks, emphasizing the adventurous aspect of hiking.
- Gear and Preparation Tips: (20%) Discussions and recommendations about essential hiking gear, clothing, and preparation for outdoor excursions are frequently shared.
  
Most Critical Themes:
- Safety and Emergency Situations: (70%) Posts frequently detail dangerous encounters, rescues, injuries, and warnings about potential hazards during hikes, highlighting the risks involved.
- Environmental Concerns and Impact: (20%) Some content touches upon the impact of human activity on natural environments, including littering and the importance of conservation.
  

### Top Hiking News
Top news links shared on social in the last [--] hours  

*Showing a maximum of [--] news posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*  

"4 Hardest U.S Hiking Permits For 2026: Critical Deadlines You Must Hit This Month For hikers eyeing the most exclusive trails in the United States the window to hike during summer is slamming shut in February"  
[News Link](https://www.forbes.com/sites/emesemaczko/2026/02/13/the-4-hardest-us-hiking-permits-for-2026-critical-deadlines-you-must-hit-this-month/) [@Forbes](/creator/x/Forbes) 2026-02-14T03:00Z 20.3M followers, 11.1K engagements


"$1 million restroom at Runyon Canyon hiking trail draws outrage The cost for the new restrooms is reportedly close to $1 million a jaw-dropping number for some of Runyon's visitors"  
[News Link](https://nypost.com/2026/02/13/us-news/1-million-restroom-at-runyon-canyon-hiking-trail-draws-outrage/) [@nypost](/creator/x/nypost) 2026-02-13T19:39Z 3.6M followers, 26.2K engagements


"The [--] Best Features in macOS Sequoia PCMag Why should you be excited for Sequoia The forthcoming macOS lets you schedule messages control your iPhone using your keyboard and mouse find hiking trails in Apple Maps and more"  
[News Link](https://www.pcmag.com/articles/best-features-macos-sequoia) [@PCMag](/creator/x/PCMag) 2025-12-17T10:10Z 395.2K followers, [----] engagements


"Hiker found dead after brown bear attack on trail in northern Japan officials say - ABC News Japanese police said the man in his 20s was hiking at Mount Rausu on the northern island of Hokkaido on Thursday morning when he was attacked"  
[News Link](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-08-16/japan-bear-attack-hiker-dead-hokkaido/105662666) [@ABCaustralia](/creator/x/ABCaustralia) 2025-09-26T18:30Z 133.8K followers, 77K engagements



### Top Hiking Social Posts
Top posts by engagements in the last [--] hours

*Showing a maximum of [--] top social posts without a LunarCrush subscription.*

"You can get Canadian beef in Mexico or Vietnam to name a couple places for cheaper than you can get Caandian beef in Canada. You can get Australian beef cheaper in Canada than Canadian beef. How does that work I mean I drive by these cows every time I go to the mountains hiking"  
[X Link](https://x.com/KirkLubimov/status/2023418825157517478) [@KirkLubimov](/creator/x/KirkLubimov) 2026-02-16T15:26Z 61.5K followers, 14.8K engagements


"@dr_kevinliu @Josswayar AI means Allow to Love. If so yes they are in love while hiking each other I mean hiking together 👀 #JossGawin"  
[X Link](https://x.com/Xing_Onn/status/2023410127408377861) [@Xing_Onn](/creator/x/Xing_Onn) 2026-02-16T14:52Z [----] followers, [----] engagements


"Gawin: Invites Joss to go hiking Me: Thank god Joss didnt overreact Joss: #JossGawin #"  
[X Link](https://x.com/josssaranghae/status/2023406243793211855) [@josssaranghae](/creator/x/josssaranghae) 2026-02-16T14:36Z [----] followers, 10K engagements


"This guy really mustve loved hiking with his baby despite the struggles cuz Im shook he posted twice on ig and once on this app an app he seems to be allergic to. #JossGawin #"  
[X Link](https://x.com/josssaranghae/status/2023386974837752062) [@josssaranghae](/creator/x/josssaranghae) 2026-02-16T13:20Z [----] followers, [----] engagements

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