What are some good stories to tell when hiking?

One good feels hiking story is when I hiked to a hidden waterfall. The trail was tough but as I got closer, I could hear the water. When I finally saw the waterfall, it was like a magical moment. The water was so clear and the spray felt refreshing on my face. It was a great feeling of accomplishment.

There was a hiker who decided to explore an old, rarely - used trail. While hiking, she noticed a figure in the distance that seemed to be following her. Every time she stopped, it stopped. When she sped up, it sped up too. She tried to call for help but there was no cell service. As she turned a corner, the figure disappeared. But then she heard heavy breathing right behind her. She ran as fast as she could until she reached a more populated area of the trail.

I once heard about two guys who met on a hiking trail. They started chatting about the beautiful scenery around. As they hiked further together, they found they had a lot in common, like their love for nature and adventure. By the end of the hike, they exchanged numbers and started dating. It was really a sweet encounter on the trail.

There's a story of a haunted forest often visited by hikers. Legend has it that a young girl got lost in the forest many years ago and perished. Now, hikers sometimes report hearing the faint sound of a girl crying. Some even claim to have seen a blurry figure in a white dress among the trees, as if she's still wandering, lost in the forest.

There was a group of gay hikers who organized a hike in a forest. Along the way, they discovered a hidden waterfall. They took a break there, chatting and laughing. One of them told how hiking had become a way for him to find peace and acceptance within himself. They all agreed that nature was a great place to be themselves without judgment.

When I went hiking in the forest, I came across a beautiful waterfall. The sound of the water crashing down was so peaceful. I sat there for a long time just enjoying the moment.

One amazing story could be coming across a rare and beautiful flower during a trail hike. I was walking along a forest trail, and suddenly, there in a small clearing, was a flower I'd never seen before. It was a vivid purple with a unique shape. I stopped and just stared in wonder for a while, taking in its beauty.

The unknown is one of the scariest elements. Like when you hear strange noises in the woods and you don't know if it's an animal or something else. Another is getting lost. You're in a vast wilderness, and the realization that you might not find your way back can be terrifying.

Well, 'Wild' is a top pick for a hiking novel. Cheryl Strayed's memoir of her PCT hike is both inspiring and brutally honest about her personal struggles. Then there's 'Tracks' by Robyn Davidson. It details her 1,700 - mile trek across the Australian desert with her dog and four camels. It's a story of solitude and connection with the land. Also, 'Into the Wild' by Jon Krakauer, which is about a young man's journey into the Alaskan wilderness, is a great read for those interested in hiking - related stories.

A friend told me about a hike where they reached the top of a peak just as the sun was rising. The whole world seemed to be bathed in orange and pink light. It was a spiritual experience for them. They felt so connected to nature at that moment.