- Bad Weather
- Wildfires Nearby
- Physical State
- Mental State
- Short Supplies
- Trail Difficulty
- Group Needs
That list is from a great article on Backpacker:
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7 Great Reasons to Quit Your Hike
It brought to mind many of my own hiking retreats. 
Quitting the Long Crossing of Lofoten Archipelago, Norway because it was too difficult and dangerous for me.
Turning back on Dientes de Navarino trek, Patagonia, because snow obscured the trail. I feared getting lost.
Quitting after a few days starting the Pacific Crest Trail. The only time I’ve ever developed blisters so bad I couldn’t walk.
Quitting the Sunshine Coast Trail because of multiple problems. Our group was 11 hikers.
I regret none of those decisions — looking back.
Be smart. Live to hike another day.
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