Backpacked through the woods

• Followed a trail, say
• Enjoyed nature, in a way
• Hit the trail
• Enjoyed the outdoors, in a way
• Followed a trail, maybe
• Used a trail
• Hoofed it
• Took a tramp in the woods

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Hike \Hike\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Hiked ; p. pr. & vb. n. Hiking .] [Cf. Hitch .] To move with a swing, toss, throw, jerk, or the like. To raise with a quick movement. To raise (a price) quickly or significantly in a single step. They hiked gasoline prices ...

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
vb. (en-past of: hike )