If I got nothing going on and it's nice out in the summer or early/mid fall, there's a pretty good chance I'm going on a hike. It feels good to get tf away from a lot of the noise and bs, and to instead touch grass, take in nature, and be present with your surroundings as well as yourself. I love solo hikes but I also enjoy going with a close friend or two for some company.
And ofc I enjoy the exercise and challenge/accomplishment! It's pretty sick when you're doing a loop trail and you look back mid-hike to be like "damn I did all that!" The endorphins are flowing, I feel good, and nothing hits like a nice meal and a beer after a hike.
I'm also biased having lived close to the White Mountains my whole life lol
But I’m also like a trained field geologist and environmental educator LOL I hate hiking for intensity or for the view… I DO like hiking for nature immersion or the joy of walking
