What to Wear Hiking

Stay covered for a day on the trails with these ultralight Columbia hiking shorts. They wick away sweat and have pockets for on-trail essentials. Sun-protective fabric helps keep UV rays at bay.
Earn 2x card rewards Instead of 5%, earn 10% in card rewards†on REI purchases—even sale items—with your REI Co-op® Mastercard® Sep 18–28. Terms apply. Learn more
Imported.
View the Columbia Silver Ridge Product LineView all Columbia Women's Hiking Shorts| Best Use | Hiking |
|---|---|
| Fabric | 86% nylon/14% elastane |
| Inner Liner | No |
| Sun-Protective Fabric | Yes |
| UPF Rating | 50 |
| Moisture Wicking | Yes |
| Side Cargo Pockets | Yes |
| Number of Pockets | 6+ |
| Pants Rise | Mid |
| Inseam (in.) | 6 inches |
| Gender | Women's |
| Weight | 9.38 ounces |
Adding a review will require a valid email for verification
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Shorts are really comfortable and a good length (I got the 6"). I like the material and the waistband is comfortable. I'm usually a size 4 and was recommended a size 6 on the website. I ended up buying the 4, but probably should've gone for the 6, as they are just a tad tight. I'm just going to keep the 4 since I don't want to deal with returns. The internal pockets aren't that big, which is unfortunate. I thought they'd go all the way down and they don't, so they can't hold much.
[This review was collected as part of a promotion.] Very comfortable in design I find myself reaching for these all the time. If I could change one thing about these shorts would be the fabric. It is durable but I personally find it a little rough when I first put them on. That being said I still love these and hope they make these in more colors.
Velcro side pockets not great.