View From The Edge | The worst people to meet on the trails, from litter bugs to groups loudly playing Bluetooth speakers
- We each love to enjoy the city’s trails in our own way, but some hikers and runners thrust their enjoyment upon others with Bluetooth speakers
- All trail users have seen and cursed them, and probably do not want to admit that they have been them as well
The trails are packed with people unable to travel abroad. It is great to see more people experiencing the wonders of nature, and the benefits of exercising outdoors. Long may it continue. Before the crowds grew, there was always a subsection of trail users who were, and are, a nuisance. With the trails busier than ever, these annoying users have increased tenfold. We have all seen them, we have all moaned about them, and while we are loath to admit it, we have all probably been them.
6. The herd
Shared experiences are great. Go out to the trails with your friends and experience the great outdoors together. But the bigger your group gets, the more aware of your unwieldy size you need to be. How frustrating is it when a group of 10 are walking parallel across a path like they are sweeping for mines. “Excuse me! Excuse me!” you shout, but no amount of asking politely seems to attract their attention, such is the interest of their group’s conversation.
Hiking barely counts if it isn’t on Instagram – you find yourself questioning whether you want to be “that guy” who runs in front of their photo, or if you can be bothered to wait as the herd takes 62 photos, trying to time their jump in unison with the photo.
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Hiking Hong Kong’s MacLehose Trail
5. The feeder
