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Outdoorsy People Break Down The Most Terrifying Experiences They've Ever Had In The Woods

Reddit user Inevitable-Print-702 asked: 'Outdoorsmen of Reddit, what’s your most terrifying encounter in the woods?'

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Being surrounded by nature by going camping or hiking is a yearning many people have to escape their everyday metropolitan trappings.

However, as much as a breath of fresh air is a good thing for everyone, not everything encountered in the woods can be utopian or blissful.

Because we just might encounter a wolf disguised as grandma, or even worse things.

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Hikers Break Down The Most F**ked Up Thing They've Ever Seen On The Trail
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I have never understood the fascination with the outdoors.

Camping? In the dirt? In the dark?

Y'all have seen the "Friday the 13th" series yes?

Besides being under the thumb of nature, there is wildlife, reptiles, and serial killers.

Watch a few Dateline NBC episodes and you'll see how many hiking trails are nothing but burial grounds.

Stay home, rent a movie.

Redditor Legitimate_Eye_5382 wanted to know what we should be aware of when wandering out in nature. They asked:

"Hikers of Reddit, what has been the most f**ked up thing you’ve seen?"
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I'm going to be perfectly honest–I'm a city boy. I'm not a huge fan of hiking or camping. I happen to be a huge fan of running water. Have you heard of it? It's great. Highly recommended.

I admit, I do want to go and explore some national parks sometime. They're big, they're beautiful, and the United States is full of amazing swaths of gorgeous, federally protected land.

But going out there would mean dealing with nature and stuff I don't want anything to do with... to say nothing of the potential for creepy things to happen.

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Hikers Describe The Scariest Situation They Ever Found Themselves In While On The Trail
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Hiking totally rules.

You get to experience the unique quiet of vast expanses and jam-packed wooded zones. You hear strange bugs, smell all sorts of things, remember how to walk on uneven ground, and forget what rushing feels like.

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People Share The Creepiest Thing They've Seen While Hiking At Night
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The woods can be a scary enough place during the day, hut take away the light and things get even creepier.

The slightest sound or breeze can set your nerves on edge, and sometimes its safer to be scared.

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