hiking etiquette
Basic Rules
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Uphill hikers have the right of way
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Hikers should yield to bikers and horses
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When taking a break, move off the trail
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Leave No Trace
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Pack in Pack out- dispose of waste properly (including banana peels and the like)
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Leave what you find- take a picture instead
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Pick up any litter you might find
Respect other Hikers
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Keep conversations quiet
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Do Not talk on your cell phone
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Do not play music on speakers, the rest of us don't want to hear it
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Say hello or acknowledge other hikers
Keep Dogs Leashed and Under Control
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Clean up after your dog
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Remember water for them too
Respect the Environment and the Wildlife (you’re in their home)
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Don’t disturb the environment or be destructive
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Stay on the trail
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Don’t feed the wildlife-non-native food is not good for wild animals