I think Steve is in the air headed home right now but I'll answer Jeff. Out of all the folks we saw on the trail there was only one that turned up his nose up at our hunting gear. Don't know if he was or not but he had NY City Police logo on his t-shirt and looked like he'd been weaned on lemons anyway
Overall literally everyone else we met was very amenable and friendly.
We spoke with some folks that had been to the end of the trail where the "question-ables" lived and I think they were more disgusted with the living conditions and cleanliness that worried about safety. Steve and a couple others on here have been to the beach at the end of the trail and may have more to add but that's my take....