An urban hike is an outdoor activity that consists of walking long distances, usually with a backpack, in urbanized outside environments, often following sidewalks, concrete bike paths, paved roads with the objective of arriving at destinations of shopping, dining or other entertainment.
We took an six mile urban hike today that included a fine lunch and a stop at the bookstore.
by pcb006 January 17, 2012
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extensive shopping in a city shopping district (aka urban hiking trail) where paths or sidewalks adjoining different stores are open-air rather than enclosed.

the opposite of the typical mall shopping format found in a suburb, which is completely enclosed.
what did you do today?

oh, I went to the city for some urban hiking since the weather was so nice!
by (^(oo)^)v September 28, 2010
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The exploration of diverse urban environments on foot. The concept of urban hiking is gaining traction, and there are web sites devoted to promoting the activity. Urban hiking is the most natural, healthy, unintrusive way to explore a city.
I'm heading into the city for the day. Going to take music with me, and do some urban hiking.

I wandered into an insane store called "Sixth Avenue Aquarium" store while urban hiking through Inner Richmond yesterday.
by Lee K July 2, 2007
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the shopping district of a major city; examples include the Rue du Faubourg St.-Honoré in Paris, Madison Avenue in NYC and Rodeo Drive in Los Angeles.

time spent walking around an urban hiking trail is known as urban hiking
What are your plans for your vacation in Paris?

I'll be going to see all of the regular tourist attractions, and I'm really excited to visit the shops on the urban hiking trails! They're supposed to much bigger than the ones we have.
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Someone who is overly dressed and prepared in hiking gear whilst walking around town centers. But never actually's goes hiking. The pikey's of hiking, Hikees.
Why walk around town dress like you are going to climb mount Everest but never go hiking,. thats why they are urban Urban Hikee's
by mrhappybond November 4, 2009
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