I went on a day hike yesterday in North Carolina
Fun!  I have always wanted to take up hiking, but don't know much about it/
It's called hiking in the US and Canada, meaning a longer, vigorous walk, mostly on trails and footpaths.
Do you need special shoes to participate in hiking?
I prefer to wear hiking shoes, but everyone is different.  My favorite trails are on the Appalachian Trail.  Most people call it the A.T.