Outdoor sports are an important component of sports, and hiking, as a key branch, has great research value in the context of rapid development. This study is based on the theory of planned behavior and uses SPSS 27.0.1 software to investigate the impact of demographic characteristics, attitudes, and perceived behavioral control on travel intention among urban hikers. By conducting correlation analysis, independent sample t-test, one-way ANOVA, and regression analysis, this study aims to explore the differences in travel intention among urban hikers of different genders and educational levels. Research has found that there is a high positive correlation between various dimensions and travel intention; There are significant differences in travel intentions among urban hikers of different genders and educational levels; Perceived behavioral control and marketing have no significant impact on travel intention. This study introduces theories related to urban hiking and trekking to help it develop towards popularization, accessibility, and comprehensiveness, laying a theoretical foundation for subsequent research.