Uploaded July 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Not being a jerk on trail may be harder than it might seem. Here I go over the most common infractions (many of which I have made) and what to do about them.

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0:00 Being a Jerk on Trail
0:28 The Golden Rule: LEAVE NO TRACE!
1:07 Staying on Trail
1:34 Cutting Switchbacks
2:11 Hiking in Mud
2:57 Going Off Trail
3:53 Durable Surfaces
4:15 Following Creeks
4:38 Making Rock Piles
6:08 Trail Maintenance (Leave Places Better)
6:24 Historical Artifacts
6:46 Peeing Outside
7:26 Quieting Down
8:13 Using Earbuds (OpenRock S2)
10:54 Flying Drones
11:15 No Smoking
11:55 Cologne and Perfume
12:22 Trail Etiquette and Right of Way
12:42 Hikers' Right of Way
13:12 Bikes and Horses
14:08 Conversation and Passing
16:10 Don't Be a Creeper
17:20 Dealing with Animals
18:35 Handling Food Scraps
19:54 Thanks for Watching!

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