What Is a Hiking Skort?
Think of a hiking skort as the power couple of your trail dreams: part skirt, part shorts, all performance. It’s a sporty mash-up that brings together the freedom of a skirt with the coverage of built-in shorts—perfect for scrambling over rugged terrain, hopping streams, or outpacing your hiking buddy. Built to keep up with the toughest treks and still feel like you, a hiking skort blends mobility, comfort, and a dash of feminine flair. Stretchy, moisture-wicking, and quick-drying? Check. No fuss, all fierce—and worth every penny of the price.
Key Features to Look For in a Hiking Skort
Not all skorts are fit for the outdoors—or for real-life hiker women who skip the pavement and hit the backcountry. Here's what we look for when we're wear-testing trail-ready gear:
- Built-in compression shorts with a comfy inseam for support that won’t ride up mid-hike.
- UPF 50-rated fabrics to block UV rays while you soak up summit views.
- Adjustable waistbands—look for elastic or drawstring styles for that just-right fit.
- Antimicrobial finishes to fight stink even after a long, sweaty trek.
- Spandex blends for unrestricted movement, whether you're bouldering or chasing kids at camp.
Benefits of Wearing Skorts on the Trail
Skorts aren't just a cute alternative to shorts or a pant—they're a legit gear upgrade. They move with you, not against you. They’re quick-drying, breathable, and built for active bodies. A-line silhouettes offer style and airflow, while built-in shorts give coverage you can count on. Whether you’re a weekend backpacker or a hardcore thru-hiker, a skort can be your new trail MVP. And let’s be real—leggings have nothing on this level of unrestricted performance. Check out some of our favorite hike skorts such as:
Recycled Clamber Hiking Skort,
Evergreen Hiking Skort, or the
Rogue Skort.
Best Hiking Skorts by Category
Whatever your terrain, there's a skort that can handle it. These are our go-tos, wear-tested by real women in real places:
- Best for Long Hikes: Durable, antimicrobial, and stretchy—so you can hike hard and stay fresh.
- Best for Hot Weather: Lightweight, breathable fabrics that ditch the sweat and ditch the stink.
- Best Budget-Friendly Option: Skorts that perform without blowing your travel budget.
- Best for All-Day Wear: From backcountry treks to town strolls, these skorts don’t quit.
(P.S. We’ve tested them from XS up through every size in between. And we’d rather hike a marathon than gatekeep good gear.)
How to Style a Hiking Skort for the Trail
Function
can be fashionable. Pair your skort with a sun-blocking UPF top, trail-tough
boots, and a lightweight
hoodie. Toss in a trucker hat and you're set for both the summit and the après-hike snack stop. Whether you lean sporty or femme-forward, a hiking skort gives you the best of both worlds—and makes every trail look like your runway.