TRAIL SAFETY
KNOW YOUR LIMITS.
Prepare for sun and heat. Wear sunscreen, insect repellent and appropriate clothing/hiking shoes.
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER.
Your body quickly loses fluids when you’re on the trail. Bring a quart of water per hour of activity.
TELL OTHERS WHERE YOU’LL BE.
If possible, avoid exploring alone. Tell someone where you are going and when you plan to return.
WEAR A HELMET WHEN BIKING.
Check with park HQ to match the trail to your skill level. Wear a helmet to protect yourself in case of a crash
.POTENTIALLY HARMFUL PLANTS AND ANIMALS MAY LIVE HERE.
You’ll see them more easily if you stay on the trails. Do not approach wildlife! CHECKFOR TRAIL CLOSURES.
Certain trails may be closed during prescribed burns or for other resource management work.
TRAIL ETIQUETTE
Trash your trash.
Pack out all of your trash and Leave No Trace. Leave feeding to nature.
Feeding wild animals will make them sick. Please do not feed them. Take only memories and pictures. Please don’t disturb or remove any of the park’s plants, animals or artifacts. Watch for grazing cattle. Give them plenty of space and do not approach these animals.