Yes, I did try to find posts on this topic, so forgive if I'm bringing up a pet peeve again.
I not only ride the trails, I walk them. Regardless of whether I'm on foot or wheel, I get a lot of cyclists passing, often without so much as a grunt of warning. When I'm riding, it's not so bad—I learned the habit of "check six!" long ago, so I'm rarely surprised.
However, I think many cyclists don't realize how stealthy a well tuned bike is. People on foot simply don't hear you approaching. It's not merely a matter of courtesy, it's also a matter of safety: You have no idea which way they will jump when they suddenly discover you. I've actually had someone on foot nearly jumping into my path when I called out a little too late.
Sing out before you pass. There's no reason to behave like a motorist…
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