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Two hikers meet on a narrow, steep trail. Who has the right of way?

The hiker going uphill.

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Too littleBarrel through and let them dodge
Too muchTurn around and hike back down
Just rightStep aside so the climber keeps going

Huh, didn't know that: Hikers yield to horses and pack animals by stepping off to the downhill side of the trail.

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Answer: The hiker going uphill. The National Park Service says hikers coming uphill have the right of way. If you're heading down, step aside and give the climbers space.

  1. NPS: Hiking Etiquette www.nps.gov/articles/hikingetiquette.htm
    Hikers coming uphill have the right of way.
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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