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How was the hike vs How was hiking

Both phrases are correct and commonly used. 'How was the hike?' refers to a specific hiking trip or experience. 'How was hiking?' is more general and asks about the overall activity of hiking. The choice between the two depends on whether you are referring to a particular hike or the activity in general.
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How was the hike

This phrase is correct and commonly used to inquire about a specific hiking experience.

This phrase is used to ask about a particular hiking trip or experience. It focuses on a specific event or journey.

Examples:

  • How was the hike to the waterfall yesterday?
  • I heard you went on a hike. How was the hike?
  • We should ask them how was the hike they went on last weekend.
  • How was the hike up the mountain?
  • She always asks me how was the hike whenever I go out.
  • ... could've join you guys the hike.. anyways.. how was the hike for you guys? i was at the black tusk chimney around 300pm.. what time did you guys go? maybe ...
  • Lorna July 22, 2014 at 11:17 pm #. How was the hike? The trail looks steep and there are too much rocks, but I bet even though it's tiring, you still enjoy the hike.
  • Jul 8, 2013 ... @dawn, how was the hike? We're looking to hike it this weekend. Reply. Eduard says: June 20, 2014 at 2:26 am. Me and a buddy hike mt san ...
  • Aug 5, 2013 ... How was the hike? I had a few choice words to say to Marcus, but I wasn't about to get into it by text. So I said nothing. A few minutes later, ...

Alternatives:

  • How was your hike?
  • How did the hike go?
  • What was the hike like?
  • How was the hiking trip?
  • How was the trail?

How was hiking

This phrase is correct and commonly used to ask about the general experience of hiking.

This phrase is used to inquire about the overall activity of hiking, not tied to a specific event or trip.

Examples:

  • How was hiking in the mountains?
  • I'm curious, how was hiking in the national park?
  • How was hiking in the forest?
  • She asked me how was hiking in the desert.
  • How was hiking in the snow?
  • IELSP Ohio University · May 19, 2008. How was hiking? Share. All Languages; Africa and Middle East; Americas; Asia-Pacific; Eastern Europe; Western Europe  ...
  • Oct 30, 2015 ... How was hiking through Hanover? Back in January, I sent an update to Dean Laskaris about coming through and she said, “stop by the ...
  • Oct 23, 2015 ... How was hiking there different than the US? Was there anything you didn't expect ? The most interesting difference was the hut system. Most of ...
  • Oct 1, 2010 ... I basically ate a lot of cereal, powder milk, noodles, Lipton sides, energy bars, and of course lots of ice cream in town. How was hiking solo?

Alternatives:

  • How was the hiking trip?
  • How was the hiking experience?
  • What was hiking like?
  • How did you find hiking?
  • How was hiking today?

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