Trail Rules

Before the walk

• Arrive ten minutes early. We leave on time, even if the coffee is still pouring.
• Dress for the weather you have, not the one you hoped for. Layers, real shoes, a thin rain shell.
• Tell your guide about any injuries, allergies, or medications they should know about.

On the trail

• Stay on the path. The moss is older than us, and far more fragile.
• Phones quiet, presence loud. Photos are welcome; speakers and calls are not.
• Walk at your pace. If you need a break, say so. Nobody is in a hurry here.
• Respect wildlife. Watch from a distance. Don't feed, follow, or photograph at close range.

The mingling part

• Talk if you want, drift if you don't. Both are welcome and equally normal.
• Be kind first. Everyone on the trail is someone's first walk somewhere.
• No politics, no pitches. Save it for somewhere with worse views.

Leave-no-trace

• Pack out everything you pack in. Yes, even orange peels.
• Pick up something extra. A small bag is provided. Leave the trail a little cleaner than you found it.

By joining a Mingle Trail walk, you agree to these guidelines. They exist to protect the places we love and the people we share them with.