They did, but people have probably also avoided certain areas if possible, because it's scary to be on your own, since before we even had a concept of hiking or

They did, but people have probably also avoided certain areas if possible, because it's scary to be on your own, since before we even had a concept of hiking or any kind of civilization to want to take a break from. As I understand it, just plain old getting lost is kind of a big deal, and one of the things I'd be most afraid of if I regularly went out alone or with people who weren't far better at navigating than me(Which is nearly 100% of my friends...). If you are near any water that probably won't kill you for several days.