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If
you want to take a hike, planning will help ensure your safety and wellbeing.
Tips
on Planning a Hike - Decide
with whom you want to hike.
- Decide
on the general location of your hike. (coastal, mountain, flats)
- Decide
on what activities you want to do.
- Consider
the altitude
- If you haven't been hiking in a while, hike at a lower altitude.
The lower altitude will give your body a chance to adjust to altitude.
- During
the winter months, higher altitudes may have snow.
- Look
at your route options. Route options should include:
- terrain
- trail
conditions
- water sources
- length of the route
- attractions
and activities
- distance from home
- location of established camp
sites
- the weather
- and restrictions, rules, and permits needed
to hike at that site
- estimation of how long it will take to complete the
hike
- Budget
your time.
- If
you plan on taking a day hike, make sure you can finish the hike before sundown.
- Learn
the rules of hiking.
- Leave
a copy of your hike route with a contact person.
- Pack
a light backpack of goodies.
- Be
aware of thigh chafing.
- If you have problems with thigh chafing, try wearing
Lycra shorts which are tight around the thigh and will help prevent chafing.
- Wear
proper clothes.
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