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“LEAVE NO TRACE” ETHIC

Many people use the trails  to access their favorite fishing, camping, or picnicking spots. Practice the “leave no trace” ethic so that the next person can enjoy a natural scene and so that nature can endure and replenish. Here are some tips to help you accomplish these goals.

Plan Ahead to Avoid Impact

• Avoid holidays and weekends.

• Limit your group size to six or less.

• Repackage food to reduce containers.

• Take along a litter bag to carry out refuse.

• Carry a stove and choose foods that require little cooking.

• Buy gear only in subdued forest colors (exception in hunting season).

• Check at the ranger station for low-use areas.

Travel to Avoid Impact

• Travel quietly.

• Walk single file in the center of the trail.

• Never shortcut switchbacks.

• Look at and photograph, but never pick or collect.

• Avoid popular areas.

• Never discard cigarette butts, candy or gum wrappers on forest floor.

• Walk softly. Don’t kick up dirt and stones or trample vegetation.

 

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