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I'd like to go hiking vs I'd like hiking

Both of them are correct, but they're used in slightly different contexts. 'I'd like to go hiking.' is more commonly used and indicates a desire to engage in the activity of hiking. 'I'd like hiking.' is less common and could be used to express a general liking for the activity of hiking.
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I'd like to go hiking

This phrase is correct and commonly used to express a desire to engage in the activity of hiking.

This phrase is used to express a wish or desire to participate in the activity of hiking.

Examples:

  • I'd like to go hiking this weekend.
  • She said she'd like to go hiking in the mountains.
  • He always says he'd like to go hiking, but never actually goes.
  • They'd like to go hiking if the weather is nice.
  • Would you like to go hiking with me?
  • ... I'd like to go abseiling · I'd like to go climbing · I'd like to go diving · I'd like to go hang-gliding · I'd like to go hiking · I'd like to go hill walking · I'd like to go home ...
  • To go on an extended walk for pleasure or exercise, especially in a natural setting. 2. To rise, especially to rise upward out of place: My coat had hiked up in the ...
  • ... I'd like to go abseiling · I'd like to go climbing · I'd like to go diving · I'd like to go hang-gliding · I'd like to go hiking · I'd like to go hill walking · I'd like to go home ...
  • I'd like to go hang-gliding · I'd like to go hiking · I'd like to go hill walking · I'd like to go home · I'd like to go parascending · I'd like to go pony trekking · I'd like to ...

Alternatives:

  • I want to go hiking.
  • I feel like going hiking.
  • I'm interested in hiking.
  • I'm in the mood for hiking.
  • I'm keen on hiking.

I'd like hiking

This phrase is correct but less common. It could be used to express a general liking for the activity of hiking.

This phrase could be used to express a general liking for the activity of hiking, rather than a specific desire to engage in it.
  • Things I'd like = HIKING!!!! :). Follow board. Melissa Anderson. Things I'd like = HIKING!!!! :). 149 Pins; 150 Followers. There are no Pins on this board yet ...
  • Wilder Ranch State Park is one of the bay area's most popular off-road cycling destinations, and I wasn't sure how I'd like hiking in a park where all but one trail  ...
  • Mar 4, 2014 ... did you ever get your pancakes??? Sounds like fun though, I'd like hiking to the top of a volcano for a sunrise, it looks gorgeous and well worth ...
  • Apr 24, 2011 ... I'd like hiking boots and running shoes, but I think 2 might be pushing it. Unless I wear one pair on my feet, and carry 1 pair? Hmm. Why'd you ...

Alternatives:

  • I enjoy hiking.
  • I love hiking.
  • I'm a fan of hiking.
  • Hiking is something I like.
  • Hiking is my favorite activity.

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