Can you share some hiking horror stories?

There was this hiker who followed a seemingly innocent trail. As he walked, he noticed that the trees around him were marked with strange symbols. He then started to feel like he was being watched. When he turned around, he thought he saw a figure in the distance, but when he blinked, it was gone. He quickened his pace but felt as if something was following him the whole time.

Sure. Once I was hiking with my friends. We saw a squirrel that seemed to be following us. It would run ahead a bit, stop, and wait for us to catch up, as if it was guiding us on the trail. It was really hilarious.

Well, I hiked a long trail last year. Along the way, I met an old hiker who told me about the history of the area. He showed me some hidden paths and we found a small meadow filled with wildflowers. It was a really memorable experience.

There was a hiker who decided to take a less - traveled trail. While hiking, she noticed that she was being followed by a shadowy figure. Every time she turned around, it disappeared. But when she continued walking, it reappeared. She started running, but the figure seemed to keep up. Eventually, she found a ranger station and was safe. Later, she learned that there were no other hikers in the area at that time, and no one knew what that figure could have been.

A gay man was hitchhiking and got a ride from a guy who was just starting to explore his own sexuality. During the trip, the hitchhiker told him about all the amazing queer spaces and events in the nearby area, which inspired the driver to be more open about his feelings and start his own journey of self - discovery.

Sure. Once I hiked in the mountains and got lost. I was so panicked at first. But then I remembered my survival training. I followed a small stream which eventually led me to a ranger station. It was a scary yet educational experience.

Sure. Once, a hiker was on a trail in the mountains. He got lost but followed a stream downwards. Eventually, he found a small village. It was a really lucky escape.

Sure. Once I went hiking in the mountains. I met an old man who was walking alone but with a big smile. He told me he had been hiking those trails for over 30 years. He shared stories of how the landscape had changed over time and the different animals he had encountered. It was really inspiring to see his passion for hiking even at his age.

One of the best hiking stories I've heard was about a hiker who got lost in the mountains. Instead of panicking, he used his knowledge of the stars to find his way back. It was amazing how he remained calm and resourceful in such a tough situation.

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.