Trail Safety & Risk Perception Among Recreational Hikers

This study investigates the relationship between self-perceived safety and actual preparedness among recreational hikers. Using a public survey distributed across hiking communities, participants are asked about their gear, training, and confidence levels across varying conditions including time of day, weather, and hike stage. The aim is to identify whether hikers are accurately assessing their own risk, and where the biggest gaps in preparedness exist. Results will be published openly on OSF.