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Originally Posted by stampsx2
Hiking alone:
Have any of you had any close encounters with wolves/cougars/bears etc. For those days where it's beautiful out but friends are tied up at work an can't go till Tuesday when it's suppose to rain, would you hike solo? Or are you basically asking for trouble. I'd like to try some hiking on my own but have to admit wildlife or a sprained ankle along the way is always in the back of my mind.
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Go for it! Hiking alone is much better than sitting around. Make lots of noise to keep bears alert to you, and try to stay aware. Carry a SPOT device or something similar if you are going anywhere remote. If you do a fairly popular hike there will probably be a lot of people around anyways.
I go out solo a lot (trail running) and have never had any real issues. Just do a bit of planning to make sure you are confident of your route, and that you'll have plenty of daylight to finish if things take a lot longer than you think. Also a good idea to leave your itinerary with somebody in case you get stranded.