Strenuous hike (4)

I believe the answer is:

trek

(Other definitions for trek that I've seen before include "Difficult journey on foot" , "A long arduous walk" , "Extended journey" , "Long and difficult trip" , "Long walk, expedition" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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