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A look at the
outdoor activities
trending upwards.
Running, jogging and trail running are the most popular outdoor activities, research
shows, and BMX biking and cross-country skiing were among the top activities
for growth over a one-year and three-year period. These are just some of the
findings in 4HE /UTDOOR &OUNDATION's 2016 Outdoor Recreation Participation
Topline Report, based an online survey of 24,134 Americans ages six and older.
See below for a deeper dive into the data. O
Source: The Outdoor Foundation's 2016 Outdoor Recreation Participation Topline Report. The report is based on an online survey of 24,134 Americans ages six and older.
TOP OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES FOR GROWTH (%)
MOST POPULAR OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES (IN MILLIONS)
ONE-YEAR CHANGE
YOUTH (AGE 6-24)
THREE-YEAR CHANGE
ADULTS (AGE 25+)
Cross-Country
Skiing
BMX Bicycling Hiking Telemarking Climbing/Ice
Climbing
+15%
+13%
+12%
+11%
+9%
Fishing: Fresh,
Salt, Fly
Running,
Jogging,Trail
Running
Bicycling: Road,
Mountain, BMX
Camping: Car,
Backyard, RV
Hiking
20.3
18.2
15.6
15.3
12.5
Hiking Running,
Jogging,Trail
Running
Fishing: Fresh,
Salt, Fly
Bicycling: Road,
Mountain, BMX
Camping: Car,
Backyard, RV
29.7
31.5
32
27.7
25.2
BMX Bicycling Stand Up
Paddling
Cross-Country
Skiing
Adventure
Racing
Boardsailing/
Windsurfing
+13%
+18%
+13%
+11%
+10%
