Hey!  I would love to try hiking.  Do you hike?
Yeah, I love taking long, vigorous walks on trails, it really helps me relax and it's great exercise.
Do you need any special gear to do it?
Maybe for extended hikes, but I usually just do regular day hikes so I don't need much beside food and water.
Where should I hike since I am a novice?
It depends what's available to you, but I'd try to start with a simple, established footpath and then expand from there.