Trail Etiquette for Hikers

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Hiking is a very enjoyable and healthy pastime. Every year new hiking equipment and clothing comes on to the market offering a more comfortable experience. The hiking trails can offer peace and quiet, awesome scenery and a complete escape from hectic city life. There are a few rules to do with the trails that you should know about, to make the hiking experience more pleasant for everyone.

Nobody wants to do a hike and see bottles, tins and garbage littering the paths. You should always take your refuse with you and dispose of it properly when you can. Even biodegradable items such as toilet paper and apple cores should be taken with you or at least buried, so that other hikers do not have to see it.

Many people love hiking because of the quietness. They don't want to listen to ghetto-blasters or people shouting. They want to enjoy the natural sounds instead, such as birds, wild animals, streams and the like. If you must listen to music, a Walkman or mp3 player is the best option so you don't needlessly disturb other hikers on the trail.

You should not to disturb any wildlife while you are hiking because this can have a bad effect on their natural habitat. If you see a lion or bear, you will probably not want to make your presence known but if you interfere with smaller animals, they can get used to humans and rely on them for food or treats, which makes them less able to live normally in their natural environment. Also, you should take special care in mating season and when animals have young. A usually docile animal can become very aggressive if she thinks her offspring could be in danger. You can enjoy spotting wild animals on the trail without approaching them or interacting with them in any way.

If you are planning to camp or make a fire, it is a good idea to find out whether you are allowed to do this where you are going. Check the local regulations. Many places do not allow open campfires in the wilderness because of the risk of forest fires. Also, camping overnight is not permitted in certain places. If you are allowed to camp where you are going, set yourself up in a spot that has an open area to cook and use a Coleman stove or similar to do your cooking. When you pack up to go, remember to take everything with you, including any garbage. When you leave, the area should look like you were never there.

About the Author

Scot Miller offers tips and information about hiking on the Fitness Breeze website. For more helpful advice, visit http://hiking.fitnessbreeze.com

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<h1>Trail Etiquette for Hikers</h1> <p> Hiking is a very enjoyable and healthy pastime. Every year new hiking equipment and clothing comes on to the market offering a more comfortable experience. The hiking trails can offer peace and quiet, awesome scenery and a complete escape from hectic city life. There are a few rules to do with the trails that you should know about, to make the hiking experience more pleasant for everyone.<br /><br />Nobody wants to do a hike and see bottles, tins and garbage littering the paths. You should always take your refuse with you and dispose of it properly when you can. Even biodegradable items such as toilet paper and apple cores should be taken with you or at least buried, so that other hikers do not have to see it.<br /><br />Many people love hiking because of the quietness. They don't want to listen to ghetto-blasters or people shouting. They want to enjoy the natural sounds instead, such as birds, wild animals, streams and the like. If you must listen to music, a Walkman or mp3 player is the best option so you don't needlessly disturb other hikers on the trail.<br /><br />You should not to disturb any wildlife while you are hiking because this can have a bad effect on their natural habitat. If you see a lion or bear, you will probably not want to make your presence known but if you interfere with smaller animals, they can get used to humans and rely on them for food or treats, which makes them less able to live normally in their natural environment. Also, you should take special care in mating season and when animals have young. A usually docile animal can become very aggressive if she thinks her offspring could be in danger. You can enjoy spotting wild animals on the trail without approaching them or interacting with them in any way.<br /><br />If you are planning to camp or make a fire, it is a good idea to find out whether you are allowed to do this where you are going. Check the local regulations. Many places do not allow open campfires in the wilderness because of the risk of forest fires. Also, camping overnight is not permitted in certain places. If you are allowed to camp where you are going, set yourself up in a spot that has an open area to cook and use a Coleman stove or similar to do your cooking. When you pack up to go, remember to take everything with you, including any garbage. When you leave, the area should look like you were never there.<br /> <h2>About the Author</h2> Scot Miller offers tips and information about <a href="http://hiking.fitnessbreeze.com">hiking</a> on the Fitness Breeze website. For more helpful advice, visit http://hiking.fitnessbreeze.com </p>

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