Famous Mountains
Trail Animals
Hiker's Survival Guide
Plants on the trail
Fun Hiking Facts
100

This is what you call the top point of a mountain

what is a peak?

100

This big animal sleeps all winter and wakes up in spring.

What is a bear

100

If you're lost, you should always stay on this to be found more easily.

What is a trail?

100

This tall, evergreen tree is famous for producing pinecones and is often found in mountainous regions.

What is a pine tree?

100

What do hikers bring to keep bugs away?

What is bug repellent?

200

Mountains are mostly made of this hard natural material

What is rock

200

This bird, known for its sharp vision, soars high above mountain peaks.

What is an eagle?

200

This device helps hikers know which way is north, south, east, or west.

What is a compass?

200

This three-leafed plant causes an itchy rash when touched and is important to avoid while hiking

What is poison ivy?

200

The phrase "Leave No Trace" is a popular hiking rule that reminds people to do this.

What is pack out all trash and avoid damaging nature?

300

What is the tallest mountain in the world?

What is Mount Everest

300

This tiny, fast-moving mammal stores food in its cheek pouches and is commonly found darting across mountain trails

What is a chipmunk.

300

This small tool can be used to start a fire when camping overnight.

What is a fire starter?

300

What plant has thick fluffy stems and tissues that store water enabling them to survive long periods of time without rain?

What is a cactus? 

300

What do hikers leave behind to avoid getting lost?

What are Footprints or markers

400

This famous trail stretches over 2,000 miles from Georgia to Maine

What is the Appalachian Trail?

400

This animal with curved horns is an excellent climber in the mountains.

What is a mountain goat?

400

If you're hiking and encounter a wild animal, you should avoid doing this, as it may provoke an attack.

What is running away or making sudden movements?

400

This plant, known for its gel-filled leaves, is often used to soothe sunburns and minor cuts

What is aloe vera?

400

This U.S. national park has the highest number of hiking trails and is the most visited in the country

What is Great Smoky Mountains National Park?

500

Located in Tanzania, this is the highest mountain in Africa.

What is Mount Kilimanjaro?

500

This reptile is known for sunbathing on rocky trails, has scales, and is venomous. (Be specific) 

What is a rattle snake?

500

If you experience dizziness, headache, and nausea while hiking at high elevations, you may have this condition.

What is altitude sickness?

500

This colorful plant, found in mountain meadows, is known for attracting butterflies and bees

What is wildflower (or mountain wildflower)?

500

The record for the fastest climb of Mount Everest was set by a climber who reached the summit in just this many hours?

What is 8 hours? 


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