Peaks And Valleys: No Limits To Womens Hiking Pants

From the Himalayas to Honolulu, there is the perfect pair of hiking pants to get any woman to the top of peaks and volcanoes or to the bottom of gorges and valleys. Hiking pants come in a wide range of fabrics and a variety of styles to fit your every need. What you wear along alpine trails will be dramatically different than the features of your hiking pants meant for humid climes and river crossings.

Our guide to women's hiking pants takes a look at this very diverse clothing staple. On the surface it all looks the same, but women's hiking pants are truly tailored to match your favorite activities!

Leggo My Cargo

Cargo-styled hiking pants might not be the most sleek and slender fit for women, but they certainly provide the most practical utility. Great for long backpacking trips and full day hikes, cargo hiking pants offer easy access to regular necessities via the side cargo pocket and are extremely durable ' typically made of a blend of natural and synthetic threads.

The 'Witness' hiking pant from Arcteryx features two low-profile cargo pockets, two rear snap pockets and two patch hand pockets. These lightweight hiking pants are truly diverse and ready for all weather, although they will find their best use in warmer or humid climates. The pant legs even rolls up to a snap strap if you get warm and need some breathing room! Paired with the all-weather Patagonia R2 fleece and you're ready to go anywhere!

Dynamic Day Hiker

For the hiking hobbyist who loves to begin or end her day up in the local hills, we recommend cotton/spandex hiking pants that breathe easily and feature a tighter or cropped fit. Also, hiking pants in this category pack small and light, making them perfect for the backpacker who has set up base camp and is ready to venture out for the day.

The 'Propel' from Merrell offers a sleek and feminine look, accented by stylish stitching and a calf-cropped cut. Weather you run your trails or enjoy a more casual stroll with dog in tow, these hiking pants are sure to take you from urban to suburban to mountain without a hitch! They even offer UV rating for skin protection and Opti-Wick for moisture management. Pair with the Adidas Kanadia TR trail shoes and get going up those hills in determined style!

The Everything Girl

Too many hobbies? Fret not, we have just the pair of hiking pants for you! You might have a plethora of outdoor gear but Prana has made it so you can have one go-to 'everything pant' that's fit for all occasions and any turn the trail might take!

The 'Bliss' capri pant won't say no to a mid-hike yoga session and will be on board for the rock climbing wall at the end of your hike! A little rain? No sweat! These hiking pants will wick it away with certainty.

Most women these days choose hiking pants that are suitable for multiple activities. Especially if you are full of outdoor hobbies, make sure to go with the pant that provides it all! If maintaining a fashionable flair is important on your trail, go with a low-profile pant and save the pockets for your backpack! Hit the path in any climate and any location with your new favorite pair of hiking pants and conquer your goals in comfortable, functional style.

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