Who might be on the trail

I believe the answer is:

hiker

(Other definitions for hiker that I've seen before include "Foot traveller" , "Person on walkabout" , "One on a walking tour" , "Someone who goes on an extended walk for pleasure" , "Long-distance walker" .)

I've seen this clue in The New York Times.

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