A) Frickin pervert. We need to see if we have cell coverage so we can call the sheriff. They give you the evil eye and may be say something nasty.
B) Damn crazies, I wish they would do that some place we didnt have to see them. They frown and keep going.
C) To each their own, thats brave. They give you the thumbs up but mostly advert their eyes.
D) That looks like fun. They stop and talk to you about your naked hiking experience.
In my area I would like to think it would be D, but it is probably C. But it also depends on specific location and time of the year.
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- SI
Aug 29, 2019In North Carolina where I hike above our cabin I would say it would be A. Pretty conservative town.
ReactReply - NY
Aug 29, 2019I hiked nude all over California and Colorado. When I passed someone on the trail, they simply ignored me and continued on as did I. Never had problems with Law Enforcement, especially in California where it is NOT illegal to be simply nude. My favorite places to nude hike were the San Mateo Canyon trail from the falls to Fisherman's camp and on towards Camp Pendelton; Nude hike on the Barker's Spur near the Palomar Observatory down to the beautiful four teired waterfalls; Nude hiking all around my property in Colorado on BLM and National Monument land. Alas ... I am now stuck in Ohio, a very anti-nude state. However, I am closing next week on my brand new house that is neighboring Cedar Trails Nudist Resort, so I will be able to hike naked from my property to theirs over a ridge, so I am looking forward to that.
If you do run into textiles, just smile, say "hi!" and continue on.
Don
ReactReply - MEMemberAug 30, 2019
I agree with Don. This year I have been actively hiking nude. I run into textiles all the time. Usually, I cover my groin with my hat. My thought is that if I have to deal with law enforcement, my attempt to cover up is proof that I have no lewd intent. Sometimes if I see only a guy I don't bother to cover up. In any case, I have only experienced two reactions. One reaction is: people just ignore me. The other reaction has been when people actually say something positive. In fact they sometimes want to take my picture with them. people don't seem to care. given enough time, I'm sure I will some day encounter a negative response. That is just life.
ReactReply - PU
Aug 30, 2019I absolutely understand your thinking but I've always though that if you cover up you are admitting to doing something wrong. If you don't react they usually won't either. Either way - keep enjoying it!
ReactReply - MEMemberAug 30, 2019
I hike nude regularly, with my partner, a few friends and with organised nudist walking groups. We've run into others around blind corners and had all of those possible reactions. Here in England it is not illegal to be nude in public like this, though it would make life easier for everyone if this was more widely known! We're not inclined to try to cover up because we feel that this might indicate that we consider it wrong to be nude like this, when we are within our rights. Overall we get a few who obviously don't approve, quite a few who comment positively in passing along the lines of ' that looks comfortable/wish we had the nerve to do it that way' and its not unusual at all for people to stop and engage in conversation, usually about our preference to be nude, in a good way.
ReactReply - NKnkhikerOriginal PosterAug 30, 2019
So far it seems that it is assumed it will be A and B type people in the Midwest (Ohio) and the south (Carolinas), a mixed bag is the west may be leaning toward C and D type people, and more likely C and D type people in England (nice, I need to make that trip to England I've been planning). That is what one would expect for the most part. The only surprise is Andy's comment about millennials, but it I have to agree after thinking about it. The part about covering up or not is another topic, but a good one. It all comes down to what is indecent exposure, and that and that can be defined differently even at the county level. State law may be indifferent, but there could be a county or city ordnance that could bite you.
ReactReply - NYAug 30, 2019
First of all, as a former California Peace Officer, if someone tries to cover themselves, then they can be placed under arrest for indecent exposure and it will most likely stick. Example, driving nude, and when you get pulled over by CHP, you cover up with a towel. You have more or less displayed behavior that what you had been doing is wrong. If the driver had simply told the CHP officer that they drove nude because they lived a clothing free lifestyle, the officer would let them go because no DA's in the State of California will prosecute on simple nudity. SO I would advise NOT covering up, or it can be interpreted as an admission of guilt to a lewd act.
Second, Andy, you really need to check out that hike at Palomar!
Don
ReactReply - FL
Sep 2, 2019Hiking from the parking lot to a secluded nude beach in Florida it was an A when I ran into a young couple. This was before cell phones so they couldnt call the authorities. It was strange as they were wearing heavy dark clothes and long pants while walking through a hot Florida nature preserve. They looked like lost missionaries.
ReactReply - NKnkhikerOriginal PosterSep 2, 2019
Out of 100+ naked hikes I have run into textiles 4 times. In all cases I got my shorts on in time. The one time I ran into people on my home turf, they probably would have been A or B as they had kids with them (but may be not). The other times have been on BLM or USFS land near the Orient Land Trust/Valley View Hot Springs in southern Colorado. In two cases, D, i.e., why did I bother with the shorts, but the other case it was two BLM guys that were not very friendly (A or B). On the Orient Land, I've run into a few textiles. However, that doesn't count as all the trails there are clothing optional, and everyone has been a D, may be one C. That is such a nice feeling - no one can object to your hiking naked. Or if they do, its their problem, not yours. I am still waiting for that day when I am out hiking in the wilderness and come across other naturist.
ReactReply - TO
Sep 3, 2019I have been hiking nude for more than 30 years but in that time only in two locations.
My first several years of nude hiking was to Deep Creek Hot Springs.
Since this is a well-known clothing optional area all my encounters with other hikers, even though almost all of them were clothed, were positive.Over the last 10 years or so, most of my nude hikes have been above Lake Castaic, which is about a 40 minute drive from home.
This is not a clothing optional area so a nude hiker is not something other hikers would be expecting to see.
Until about five years ago I was always very cautious and for the most part was able to avoid being seen nude.
One day I was on my way back up the trail to the car when two dogs came running up to me followed shortly by the man who was walking them.
Due to the dogs behavior I felt it best not to make any sudden moves to cover up.
I said to the guy I hope my nudity did not bother him and he responded it was no big deal.
That incident and this web site gave me the confidence to stay nude when encountering other hikers.I cannot tell you how many people save seen me since then but it has been quite a few.
Most of the responses have been C with a couple of D
I have had a couple of B and one A.ReactReply - MEMemberSep 3, 2019[quote]So, if you are hiking in your favorite spot and you come around a corner right in front of a mixed sex, textile, group of hikers, no kids. There is no chance of covering the vital areas. In your area what do you think the majority would be thinking: A) Frickin pervert. We need to see if we have cell coverage so we can call the sheriff. They give you the evil eye and may be say something nasty. B) Damn crazies, I wish they would do that some place we didnt have to see them. They frown and keep going. C) To each their own, thats brave. They give you the thumbs up but mostly advert their eyes. D) That looks like fun. They stop and talk to you about your naked hiking experience. In my area I would like to think it would be D, but it is probably C. But it also depends on specific location and time of the year.[/quote] The advice in the UK is to not cover up even if you have the chance as you're admitting that what you do is wrong. It is better to just continue being yourself and be pleasant. A quick hello and carry on. This then gives the other party the choice of engaging or ignoring you. Do not go on the defensive, and do not state that it is legal unless you have to. Bringing the law in to the conversation then prompts them to think about the law. I've only managed one hike so far, and that was with a group. I do think that other people's responses are going to be better with a group as people are less likely to attack people in numbers. Of the people we met, 4 couples walking and 2 pairs on cycles in addition to a lone lady dog walker as we were undressing and a lone make dog walker as we got back in to our cars - still naked. We did occasionally change our route to avoid groups of people where possible, especially when we were within a mile of local tourist landmarks. All responses were C and D. One couple did just totally blank us. The lady dog walker did say hello but looked uncomfortable. The lone dog walker also blanked us. The male person in one of the couples on bikes was recognised as another naked walker so he was obviously okay with it. Hopefully that gave him the chance to broach the subject with his wife who doesn't know. One of the couples on foot were very pleasant, but afterwards, from what they'd said we suspected that they were also nudists. All in all a very pleasant day, but then it was in an area where naked walking seems to be an almost daily occurrance.ReactReply
- FLSep 3, 2019
This thread has got me wondering. Do you think theres an over abundance of people hiking who are looking for secluded places for some outdoor nudism? In other words, a higher percentage of people practicing nudity than in the general population.
ReactReply - NKnkhikerOriginal PosterSep 3, 2019[quote]This thread has got me wondering. Do you think theres an over abundance of people hiking who are looking for secluded places for some outdoor nudism? In other words, a higher percentage of people practicing nudity than in the general population.[/quote] I feel very much in the minority. I would love to find at least one or two other people near me that liked to be naked in nature.ReactReply
- MEMemberSep 3, 2019[quote]This thread has got me wondering. Do you think theres an over abundance of people hiking who are looking for secluded places for some outdoor nudism? In other words, a higher percentage of people practicing nudity than in the general population.[/quote] I've hiked naked many times. there've been a number of instances when I've pulled my shorts on as someone approached from the opposite direction. It's usually been guys hiking alone wearing only shorts--which I'm sure they must have pulled on quickly when they heard me coming towards them. Probably missed opportunities to connect with fellow nudists on the trail.ReactReply