Quote Originally Posted by Lone Wolf View Post
i don't stop goin' up hill or down. i simply step off the trail and walk the few steps on the side of the trail then step back on
I thought this post was by "Lone Wolf", but in truth it must be from "Mountain Goat".

My point is that there are places on the A.T. where right of way is inconsequential: level, wide trails or grassy, mowed fields. But much of the trail is a one lane track and it is neither practical nor safe for two hikers to pass without finding a spot for one to step off the trail. Evidently, some on this thread advocate playing "chicken".

"Dixie" and "Darwin" are likely the most watched you tubers for A.T. hikers today and they are in agreement with right of way etiquette as I explained. The OP asked about etiquette. Are we going to throw out LNT practices too?

BTW, I agree with Traveler that it is courteous to acknowledge someone who has yielded right of way, even if it is just a nod.