Im not sure exactly how to sum up this question but I have heard several shuttles and what not talking about being careful on the back road trail heads and road crossings etc. and that they dont go back in the "hollers" after dark. How relistic is the risk of running into trouble getting on the trail or passing roads at night or even during the day. I carry and am very aware of my surroundings as most of us are but that doesnt lower my chances of trouble. As well, Vandelism, and could vandelism to the car take the place of a hostel environment if we were to say be gearing up at the car?

Just throw some experiences out there or stories that you know of