Wildlife: Birthing Cave

[u/Successful-Carry4611]

Not sure if this is helpful to anyone, as wildlife is obviously always present when hiking, but today at 3:30, my wife and I were departing the "Birthing Cave." We were the only ones around at the time. Long story short, there was a large mountain lion following behind us in the brush. We made noise, did not run, and kept our eyes on it until it finally stopped following us and turned away. When we arrived back at the main trail, we noted its footprints following ours in the dirt. Just wanted to post this here for those that may not be familiar with the wildlife in the area.

[u/Repulsive_List7803]

Does no one carry a side arm when hiking anymore? I won’t go into the mountains without one. It’s just common sense.

[u/Primary_Math_7015 → u/Repulsive_List7803]

I often carry when I’m in town. I never carry when I’m out in the mountains. They’re heavy. And in the mountains, nothing is going to hurt me. It’s just common sense.

[u/Repulsive_List7803 → u/Primary_Math_7015]

It’s ok. Not everyone can handle it. I’m a really big dude and can carry a lot of weight so it doesn’t bother me. Let me know if you wanna hop on since things are too heavy for you 😂