The 7 Principles
Leave No Trace — hike so the trail looks like you were never there.
- 🗺️1
Plan Ahead and Prepare
Know the route, weather, gear, and regulations before you go.
- 🥾2
Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces
Stick to trails and camp in designated areas to protect nature.
- 🗑️3
Dispose of Waste Properly
Pack it in, pack it out. Including food scraps and tissue.
- 🌼4
Leave What You Find
Do not take rocks, plants, or disturb nature. No rock stacking!
- 🔥5
Minimize Campfire Impacts
Use a portable stove instead of making a fire, or only in allowed areas.
- 🐾6
Respect Wildlife
Observe from a distance. Do not feed animals.
- 🤝7
Be Considerate of Others
Yield to others, speak softly, and keep noise levels down.