BANGOR DAILY NEWS • July 1, 2022
Hiking is an activity with few rules and an abundance of freedom. Yet there is such a thing as trail etiquette, a code of behavior that will mark you as a polite or rude hiker. t’s something that’s learned over time through experience, contemplation and maybe a wagged finger or two. Trail etiquette is chiefly about showing respect. That means respect for fellow hikers but also respect for wildlife, landowners, trail maintainers and the environment as a whole.