7. Traveling/Resting
If you left your house and told people that you were going to the woods, then chances are that there will be a rescue party. If this is the case, then stay put. It will be easier for them to find you if you are not traveling.
If you are unsure that a rescue party is coming, at least stay in the same general area to find out. Use the other steps listed in this guide to survive the wait.
When you have decided that no rescue is coming, then it's time to take matters into your own hands. You're going to need to walk yourself back to civilization. To do this, you'll need to follow the steps outlined here, but add hiking into the mix.
Travel each day during the daylight hours, then sleep at night.
Your best way to get back to civilization is to find a stream and follow it downhill. As the saying goes, “all streams lead to the ocean”. In the case of forests, think to yourself "all streams lead to a trail or road".
Begin by heading out in one direction until you find a river or stream. Regardless of whether the stream is dry or not, it will still be pointing you in the direction you want to head.
By following the stream, you run a greater chance of eventually hitting signs of civilization.