Yes, the Suunto 9 Peak is an excellent hiking watch. Its long battery life even with GPS active allows tracking hikes for days without needing to recharge. The barometric altimeter provides accurate elevation data on climbs. And the built-in offline topographic maps let you load hiking routes and navigate trails without cell service. For more advanced hikers, the new Peak Pro adds dual-frequency GPS for improved accuracy under trees plus newaltitude and heat acclimation features. So both the standard Peak and upgraded Peak Pro serve as versatile hiking companions.