On one formerly-secluded beach I used to walk for miles. I had at least 5 miles of beach pretty much to myself for much of the day, so I’d leave my clothes in the car on Friday evening and walk the 1.8 miles to the beach, then walk 20-25 miles a day on the beach and the dunes, and return to my car on Sunday evening. Did that many times.
I have also walked along a stretch of national forest trail many times, a mile and a half naked down to the lake and then a mile and a half back. Sometimes I’d see no one, sometimes a few hikers or mountain bikers. Once I saw about 3 dozen people camping and once I saw a couple having sex in their pick-up truck.
Whether I’m alone or if I see people, it’s always a wonderful time – peaceful and spiritual. Just don’t go somewhere you’re likely to get into legal trouble, because that’s neither peaceful nor spiritual; in fact, it can be the worst thing that ever happens to you.
