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I enjoy hiking, but I'm not very well-versed with the general expectations other people have about noise, especially serious hikers. I generally do trails that take between 3-6 hours, usually up hills/mountains (depending on your definition) on the Appalachian Trail. Often those trails are popular enough that if it's a nice day, I'll see another group every 10 minutes or so, and if there's an overlook at the top there may be a good 8-15 people up there at any point, usually a mix of casual hikers like me and others just passing through on their way up/down the Appalachian Trail.
Some of the groups I've gone with enjoy singing while hiking, or while resting at the top, and a couple of times I've brought an instrument (clarinet) along, to play both during the hike and at the peak. I do enjoy playing like that, but I don't want to bother people unnecessarily; I don't really have a good understanding for how far the sounds carries, or how other hikers, especially serious ones, feel about the noise.
Let's assume that the instrument is being reasonably well-played (i.e. gentle tone, not squeaking/squealing, with not so many missed notes as to be distracting), because otherwise I'm sure the answer can't be anything besides "Please stop".
Is there any general etiquette or expectations about playing/making music on hiking trails?
I'm also linking this tangentially-related question on whether playing musical instruments while hiking is sufficient to keep away animals.
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I enjoy hiking, but I'm not very well-versed with the general expectations other people have about noise, especially serious hikers. I generally do trails that take between 3-6 hours, usually up hills/mountains (depending on your definition) on the Appalachian Trail. Often those trails are popular enough that if it's a nice day, I'll see another group every 10 minutes or so, and if there's an overlook at the top there may be a good 8-15 people up there at any point, usually a mix of casual hikers like me and others just passing through on their way up/down the Appalachian Trail.
Some of the groups I've gone with enjoy singing while hiking, or while resting at the top, and a couple of times I've brought an instrument (clarinet) along, to play both during the hike and at the peak. I do enjoy playing like that, but I don't want to bother people unnecessarily; I don't really have a good understanding for how far the sounds carries, or how other hikers, especially serious ones, feel about the noise.
Let's assume that the instrument is being reasonably well-played (i.e. gentle tone, not squeaking/squealing, with not so many missed notes as to be distracting), because otherwise I'm sure the answer can't be anything besides "Please stop".
Is there any general etiquette or expectations about playing/making music on hiking trails?
I'm also linking this tangentially-related question on whether playing musical instruments while hiking is sufficient to keep away animals.
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@JanDoggen maybe AT = Appalachian Trail
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Sorry - fixed. I assume the location itself isn't important, it's just mentioned to give some context to the types of hikers around.
– HammerN'Songs
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Public trails are just that, Public. In my opinion, if you're not breaking laws or causing harm to the environment, then you can do what you like. If I don't like what you are doing, it's up to me to leave the area. Note that excess noise may be considered "disturbing" when it comes to nesting areas or protected species.
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I enjoy hiking, but I'm not very well-versed with the general expectations other people have about noise, especially serious hikers. I generally do trails that take between 3-6 hours, usually up hills/mountains (depending on your definition) on the Appalachian Trail. Often those trails are popular enough that if it's a nice day, I'll see another group every 10 minutes or so, and if there's an overlook at the top there may be a good 8-15 people up there at any point, usually a mix of casual hikers like me and others just passing through on their way up/down the Appalachian Trail.
Some of the groups I've gone with enjoy singing while hiking, or while resting at the top, and a couple of times I've brought an instrument (clarinet) along, to play both during the hike and at the peak. I do enjoy playing like that, but I don't want to bother people unnecessarily; I don't really have a good understanding for how far the sounds carries, or how other hikers, especially serious ones, feel about the noise.
Let's assume that the instrument is being reasonably well-played (i.e. gentle tone, not squeaking/squealing, with not so many missed notes as to be distracting), because otherwise I'm sure the answer can't be anything besides "Please stop".
Is there any general etiquette or expectations about playing/making music on hiking trails?
I'm also linking this tangentially-related question on whether playing musical instruments while hiking is sufficient to keep away animals.
hiking united-states etiquette
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I enjoy hiking, but I'm not very well-versed with the general expectations other people have about noise, especially serious hikers. I generally do trails that take between 3-6 hours, usually up hills/mountains (depending on your definition) on the Appalachian Trail. Often those trails are popular enough that if it's a nice day, I'll see another group every 10 minutes or so, and if there's an overlook at the top there may be a good 8-15 people up there at any point, usually a mix of casual hikers like me and others just passing through on their way up/down the Appalachian Trail.
Some of the groups I've gone with enjoy singing while hiking, or while resting at the top, and a couple of times I've brought an instrument (clarinet) along, to play both during the hike and at the peak. I do enjoy playing like that, but I don't want to bother people unnecessarily; I don't really have a good understanding for how far the sounds carries, or how other hikers, especially serious ones, feel about the noise.
Let's assume that the instrument is being reasonably well-played (i.e. gentle tone, not squeaking/squealing, with not so many missed notes as to be distracting), because otherwise I'm sure the answer can't be anything besides "Please stop".
Is there any general etiquette or expectations about playing/making music on hiking trails?
I'm also linking this tangentially-related question on whether playing musical instruments while hiking is sufficient to keep away animals.
hiking united-states etiquette
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@JanDoggen maybe AT = Appalachian Trail
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Sorry - fixed. I assume the location itself isn't important, it's just mentioned to give some context to the types of hikers around.
– HammerN'Songs
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Public trails are just that, Public. In my opinion, if you're not breaking laws or causing harm to the environment, then you can do what you like. If I don't like what you are doing, it's up to me to leave the area. Note that excess noise may be considered "disturbing" when it comes to nesting areas or protected species.
– B540Glenn
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@JanDoggen maybe AT = Appalachian Trail
– undefined
1 hour ago
1
Sorry - fixed. I assume the location itself isn't important, it's just mentioned to give some context to the types of hikers around.
– HammerN'Songs
57 mins ago
Public trails are just that, Public. In my opinion, if you're not breaking laws or causing harm to the environment, then you can do what you like. If I don't like what you are doing, it's up to me to leave the area. Note that excess noise may be considered "disturbing" when it comes to nesting areas or protected species.
– B540Glenn
21 mins ago
1
1
@JanDoggen maybe AT = Appalachian Trail
– undefined
1 hour ago
@JanDoggen maybe AT = Appalachian Trail
– undefined
1 hour ago
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1
Sorry - fixed. I assume the location itself isn't important, it's just mentioned to give some context to the types of hikers around.
– HammerN'Songs
57 mins ago
Sorry - fixed. I assume the location itself isn't important, it's just mentioned to give some context to the types of hikers around.
– HammerN'Songs
57 mins ago
Public trails are just that, Public. In my opinion, if you're not breaking laws or causing harm to the environment, then you can do what you like. If I don't like what you are doing, it's up to me to leave the area. Note that excess noise may be considered "disturbing" when it comes to nesting areas or protected species.
– B540Glenn
21 mins ago
Public trails are just that, Public. In my opinion, if you're not breaking laws or causing harm to the environment, then you can do what you like. If I don't like what you are doing, it's up to me to leave the area. Note that excess noise may be considered "disturbing" when it comes to nesting areas or protected species.
– B540Glenn
21 mins ago
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Just don't play your music with the aid of any electronic speakers. People sing and talk and laugh as they hike and that's fine, its when they start blaring music on their waterproof bluetooth speakers that it starts to get annoying.
Just note that it will make you less aware of your surroundings, I seen plenty of people not realize that I was hiking right behind them because their music was too loud and they weren't paying attention.
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I'm not familiar with any general etiquette too. But I would say if someone is hiking on a popular trail, they can't expect silence and/or not to hear other people.
I can only speak for myself but I would like to hear music now and then while hiking
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My input is if it is loud enough they cannot easily carry on a conversation then it is too loud.
On a crowed peak maybe one song as a celebration then shut it down. If you get an applause then one more.
On the trail if they can walk by then never a problem.
A crowed lookout I would say no. Pick a more secluded spot to sing.
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Just don't play your music with the aid of any electronic speakers. People sing and talk and laugh as they hike and that's fine, its when they start blaring music on their waterproof bluetooth speakers that it starts to get annoying.
Just note that it will make you less aware of your surroundings, I seen plenty of people not realize that I was hiking right behind them because their music was too loud and they weren't paying attention.
answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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up vote
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Just don't play your music with the aid of any electronic speakers. People sing and talk and laugh as they hike and that's fine, its when they start blaring music on their waterproof bluetooth speakers that it starts to get annoying.
Just note that it will make you less aware of your surroundings, I seen plenty of people not realize that I was hiking right behind them because their music was too loud and they weren't paying attention.
answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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up vote
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down vote
up vote
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Just don't play your music with the aid of any electronic speakers. People sing and talk and laugh as they hike and that's fine, its when they start blaring music on their waterproof bluetooth speakers that it starts to get annoying.
Just note that it will make you less aware of your surroundings, I seen plenty of people not realize that I was hiking right behind them because their music was too loud and they weren't paying attention.
answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
40.8k14108235
Just don't play your music with the aid of any electronic speakers. People sing and talk and laugh as they hike and that's fine, its when they start blaring music on their waterproof bluetooth speakers that it starts to get annoying.
Just note that it will make you less aware of your surroundings, I seen plenty of people not realize that I was hiking right behind them because their music was too loud and they weren't paying attention.
answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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answered 24 mins ago
Charlie Brumbaugh
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I'm not familiar with any general etiquette too. But I would say if someone is hiking on a popular trail, they can't expect silence and/or not to hear other people.
I can only speak for myself but I would like to hear music now and then while hiking
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I'm not familiar with any general etiquette too. But I would say if someone is hiking on a popular trail, they can't expect silence and/or not to hear other people.
I can only speak for myself but I would like to hear music now and then while hiking
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I'm not familiar with any general etiquette too. But I would say if someone is hiking on a popular trail, they can't expect silence and/or not to hear other people.
I can only speak for myself but I would like to hear music now and then while hiking
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I'm not familiar with any general etiquette too. But I would say if someone is hiking on a popular trail, they can't expect silence and/or not to hear other people.
I can only speak for myself but I would like to hear music now and then while hiking
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My input is if it is loud enough they cannot easily carry on a conversation then it is too loud.
On a crowed peak maybe one song as a celebration then shut it down. If you get an applause then one more.
On the trail if they can walk by then never a problem.
A crowed lookout I would say no. Pick a more secluded spot to sing.
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My input is if it is loud enough they cannot easily carry on a conversation then it is too loud.
On a crowed peak maybe one song as a celebration then shut it down. If you get an applause then one more.
On the trail if they can walk by then never a problem.
A crowed lookout I would say no. Pick a more secluded spot to sing.
answered 26 mins ago
paparazzo
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up vote
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up vote
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My input is if it is loud enough they cannot easily carry on a conversation then it is too loud.
On a crowed peak maybe one song as a celebration then shut it down. If you get an applause then one more.
On the trail if they can walk by then never a problem.
A crowed lookout I would say no. Pick a more secluded spot to sing.
answered 26 mins ago
paparazzo
6,3121931
My input is if it is loud enough they cannot easily carry on a conversation then it is too loud.
On a crowed peak maybe one song as a celebration then shut it down. If you get an applause then one more.
On the trail if they can walk by then never a problem.
A crowed lookout I would say no. Pick a more secluded spot to sing.
answered 26 mins ago
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answered 26 mins ago
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answered 26 mins ago
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answered 26 mins ago
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@JanDoggen maybe AT = Appalachian Trail
– undefined
1 hour ago
1
Sorry - fixed. I assume the location itself isn't important, it's just mentioned to give some context to the types of hikers around.
– HammerN'Songs
57 mins ago
Public trails are just that, Public. In my opinion, if you're not breaking laws or causing harm to the environment, then you can do what you like. If I don't like what you are doing, it's up to me to leave the area. Note that excess noise may be considered "disturbing" when it comes to nesting areas or protected species.
– B540Glenn
21 mins ago