Hiking Lunch Ideas

A good hiking lunch provides energy for the trail and an excuse to sit and enjoy a scenic spot. These easy day hiking lunch ideas are portable, tasty, and packed full of fuel for your hard-working body.

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Fill a tortilla with your favorite condiments, meat, cheese, and crunchy lettuce for a healthy trail snack customized to any taste.

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This classic tastes even better on the trail and provides the ideal nutritional mix -- carbs with a bit of protein and fat -- to fuel your hike.

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For a longer and more luxurious lunch break, pack a full picnic lunch with fruits and veggies, crackers and cheese, or whatever tickles your fancy.

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For vegans and vegetarians, or anyone who doesn't want to worry about meat sitting out of the fridge for hours, a bean burrito is a filling and safe lunch for long day hikes.

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For lots more hiking lunch ideas, including for vegan and keto diets, swipe up to read the full post at Exploring Wild.

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Hiking Lunch Ideas

A good hiking lunch provides energy for the trail and an excuse to sit and enjoy a scenic spot. These easy day hiking lunch ideas are portable, tasty, and packed full of fuel for your hard-working body.

Fill a tortilla with your favorite condiments, meat, cheese, and crunchy lettuce for a healthy trail snack customized to any taste.

Tortilla Wrap

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This classic tastes even better on the trail and provides the ideal nutritional mix -- carbs with a bit of protein and fat -- to fuel your hike.

PB&J Sandwich

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For a longer and more luxurious lunch break, pack a full picnic lunch with fruits and veggies, crackers and cheese, or whatever tickles your fancy.

Picnic Lunchbox

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For vegans and vegetarians, or anyone who doesn't want to worry about meat sitting out of the fridge for hours, a bean burrito is a filling and safe lunch for long day hikes.

Bean Burrito

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For lots more hiking lunch ideas, including for vegan and keto diets, swipe up to read the full post at Exploring Wild.

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