How Do I Have a Safe Experience on the Trail?

HERE is a blog post that goes more in depth on having a safe trail experience. In short:

• Always follow the yellow blazes!
• Make sure you bring plenty of water and food for your journey.
• Have someone at home know where you are and how long you plan on being there.
• Purify your drinking water.
• Be aware of hunting season (typically from early autumn through February).
• Be prepared for wading stream sections and how rain can cause streams to swell quickly.
• Check Forest Service Websites for road closures.
• Bring enough supplies to last through an emergency.
• Prepare for the worst, hope for the best!