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Respecting
The Countryside
Travel
and recreate with minimum impact
- Stay
on the trail even if it is rough and muddy. Walking on the
track edge and cutting switchbacks increase damage, cause
erosion and visual scarring.
- Walk
single file to avoid widening the trail.
- Spread
out in open country where there are no trails. Spreading out,
rather than following each other's footsteps, disperses impact
and avoids creating a new trail.
- Avoid
sensitive vegetation. Watch where you
put your feet.
- Flagging
and marking trails is unsightly. If necessary, remove flagging
as you leave.
Respect
the enviroment and te rights of others
- Remember,
designated wilderness areas are reserved for the most primitive
outdoor adventure.
- Respect
and be courteous to other users who also want to enjoy the
lands you are using. Set an example of courtesy for all.
- Be
considerate and honour other's desire for solitude and a peaceful
outdoor experience.
- Be
especially cautious around horses and bikers. Stay to the
right of the trail and let them pass.
Allow
for future use of the outdoors, leave it better than you found
it
- Whenever
possible, use existing campsites. Camp on durable surfaces
and place tents on a non-vegetated area.
- Camp
at least 200 feet from water.
- Do
not dig trenches around tents.
- Leave
your natural surroundings as you found them.
- Carry
out what you carry in. Don't burn or bury trash.
- Human
waste should be disposed of in a shallow hole (6"-8" deep)
at least 200 feet from water sources, camp sites or trails.
The hole should be covered and disguised with natural materials.
Use toilet paper sparingly and bury it in the hole.
Discover the rewards of responsible recreation
- Hiking
provides the opportunity to get away from it all and builds
family traditions.
- Help
preserve the beauty and inspiring attributes of the great
outdoors for yourself and generations to come by recreating
responsibly.
- Do
all you can do to protect the forest, lands and waters you
enjoy.
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