Best Hiking Skirts & Skorts For Women [2023]

Columbia Chill River Skort

Columbia is known for making awesome hiking clothes, shoes, and accessories, and the Chili River skort is no exception. It’s short, comfortable, non-restrictive, and it’s available in sizes ranging from XS to 3XL. It’s worth noting that Columbia is one of a few brands that manufacture gear in plus sizes and the Chili skirt is a great option if you’re struggling to find your size in a different brand.

The skort is made from a mixture of polyester and elastane for the best performance in hot weather. It also features several of Columbia’s proprietary technologies, which ensure that you stay comfortable regardless of the weather conditions.

Omni-Freeze Zero is a cooling technology that consists of blue rings on the fabric. They react to sweat and they reduce the temperature of the fabric to make you feel cooler. This technology pairs extremely well with Omni-Wick, which is a moisture management technology that wicks sweat away and guarantees you stay dry and cool.

Omni-Shade is another great feature of the Chill River skort, and it’s essentially just UPF protection. The material blocks the full spectrum of UVA and UVB rays, for maximum comfort on days when the UV index is high.

REI Co-op Women's Beyonder Skort

The Beyonder hiking skort from REI is a good option if you prefer loose-fitting clothing. It’s made from a mixture of polyester and spandex, and the skort material is sweat-wicking, soft, and quick-drying for the most comfortable experience on the trail. The mid-thigh length is non-restrictive, making the Beyonder skort an excellent option for warm-weather outdoor adventures.

The fabric is also sun-protective with a UPF rating of 50. This is extremely convenient for hikes in the summer sun – you don’t have to apply SPF directly to your legs and you won’t get any stains on the skirt.

The REI skort features two convenient hand pockets and a smaller zippered pocket inside. It’s also got a soft elastic waistband with a drawstring cord for easy fit adjustment, and it’s worth noting that the drawstring is hidden inside. This makes the skort look a bit cleaner, and makes it more suitable for adventures other than hiking and trail running.

The Beyonder hiking skort is available in sizes from XS to XL and it fits true to size. The 4.75” inseam is slightly longer than on most hiking skirts, for a more comfortable fit. The color variety is seriously lacking though – there are only two colors to choose from, but that’s probably the worst thing I can say about the Beyonder hiking skort.

Patagonia Women's Fleetwith Skort

Looking for a skort with a faux wrapped hem? The Patagonia Fleetwith skort is an excellent option that will get you through many activities in the hot summer sun. It’s made from recycled polyester and spandex, for maximum comfort on the trails. The lightweight fabric is soft and breathable, ensuring a comfortable hiking experience on hot summer days.

The inner shorts are also made from polyester and spandex, and they’ve got a 4” inseam so they’re slightly shorter than the skirt material. The above-the-knee length is great for hot summer days, and thanks to the skort and the wrapped material, mobility won’t even be on your mind. You can move freely in this skirt, whether you’re hitting the trail or riding the bike.

The Fleetwith skort features a drawcord waist for an easily adjusted and customized fit. The skort also has two drop-in pockets and the right pocket even boasts a hidden zippered pocket inside it.

This Patagonia hiking skirt is available in sizes from XS to XL and it fits true to size. There’s plenty of stretch, so it shouldn’t fit too tight, but you might want to go a size up if you’d like a slightly longer skirt.

Toad&Co Chaka Skirt

The Toad&Co Chaka Skirt is a great option if you prefer slightly longer skirts. It’s a knee-length skirt so it’s longer than most other hiking skirts and skorts featured here. It’s also a bit looser, for a less restrictive fit.

This skirt is made from a blend of materials that includes cotton, elastane, and tencell lyocell. The fabric is sweat-wicking and breathable, for the best performance in hot weather conditions.

This is a real skirt and not a skort, so it doesn’t have any pant legs inside. It’s a decent option for hiking, but you would need an extra layer for a more challenging hiking adventure. The best thing about this hiking skirt is that it’s so lightweight that you can completely forget you’re wearing it, which is pretty much the definition of a comfortable clothing garment.

The waistband is elastic for a more comfortable fit, but it’s worth noting that there’s no drawcord that would allow you to adjust the fit in the waist. Also, the skirt only has one small pocket, but those are the only two things that might be an issue for some people.

The Chaka hiking skirt is available in a variety of colors and prints, so it’s easy to find a design you really like. Go with a more neutral tone for hiking – the brighter colors are a million times more fun, but they’re also more likely to attract bugs.

Prana Koen Skort

The prAna Koen Skort is a good choice if you prefer shorter and tighter clothes. It boasts bicycle-style shorts and a slightly looser skirt, for a comfortable fit. The Koen skort is non-restrictive and it allows for complete freedom of movement, which makes it a great option for hikes and other outdoor sports in warm weather.

The skort is made from a mixture of nylon, polyester, and elastane, for excellent performance in hot weather. The material is breathable and moisture-wicking, plus it feels super soft against your skin.

There’s also the extra-wide elastic waistband with an internal drawstring cord for easy adjustment. It’s great that the band is extra-wide because it won’t interfere as much with your backpack hip belt if you choose to wear one. The skirt even has two open pockets in the front, but they’re not quite as deep as we would have liked.

Additionally, this skort is available in sizes from XS to 2XL, so it should be easy for everyone to pick up a pair that fits just right. Keep in mind that the shorts inside the skirt are supposed to fit tight – if you prefer a looser fit, feel free to go up in size. You’ll still be able to adjust the fit on the waist, and the slightly looser shorts means there will be less bunching around your thighs while you’re moving around.

Houdini Stride Skirt

The Houdini Stride Skirt is a great option if you prefer loose-fitting clothes. It’s got a paneled design so that it’s a bit shorter in the front but longer in the back, with higher slits on the sides of the sides, for uninterrupted movement when hiking.

The skirt is made from a blend of recycled and regular polyester. The material is very soft and lightweight, for amazing next-to-skin comfort. It’s also moisture-wicking, breathable, and quick-drying, for the best performance in hot weather conditions. The skirt has hand pockets on the front, and they’re deep enough to hold your hiking essentials. It also stows into one of the pockets so it’s an extremely portable garment as well.

The skirt is available in sizes from XS to XL and there’s hidden elastic at the waist, so it’s easy to get the right fit. There’s no drawcord at the waist, but the band is stretchy enough that it should stay put even without the cord. Also, this skirt sits a bit higher on your waist, and it doesn’t interfere with a backpack hip belt as much as some others.