No one said hiking would be punished by fellow travelers

If someone is giving you bad vibes, put distance between you because you never know. Not everyone you meet is harmless, unfortunately.

I hike in jeans and sneakers frequently. It's about whatever works and is comfortable. You don't need technical hiking clothes to hike. Also sometimes feel like going on a hike but don't have my actual gear. Usually when someone like you is on trail. I end up schooling them and watching them suffer. I enjoy it everytime. Never assume on trail about others. You don't know why they are there or their situation.

I think the guy just happened to be hiking the same trail so figured they would keep each other company. As for his awkward comments, some people are not good at striking up conversations. 🤔

never ever hurts to be cautious. follow your gut. better safe than sorry. and we all know there are crazies everywhere out there

I used to work in a building in the woods in a natural and protected area. There was a hiking trail down to a swampy creek. I walked all the way into the swamp one day to see the muskrats and beavers. When I turned to climb up the trail there was a man standing there at the top. He had followed me. I looked for a potential weapon and found a very large hand carved hiking stick with a beautiful point on it. I picked it up, smacked it over my hand a few times so he would see it. I started right back up the trail toward him with it prominently in my hand. He claimed he worked in the same building I did but he walked fast and stayed clear of me while i had the stick. When we got to the end of the trail he ran off, didn’t go near the building and I never saw him again. He was up to no good and whoever carved that stick may have saved my life. I often thank God for that person.

worked my way up to hiking in flats. crashing without pre-planning is awesome. exhaustion and peace take over.

If you don't like the wildlife, don't hike in their habitat.

My bud was in MT last week hiking. easy 5 mile. Said he saw families w/4/5 yr olds, out on the trail, kids wearing Crocs🤯😜🥳

could have been either a friend for life or a killer 🤔

My friends hate it when I stop for a cigaret break while hiking😆