Leave No Trace Principles

Leave No Trace principles aim to reduce the impact of human activities on the natural environment, ensuring its preservation for future generations.

Leave No Trace principles encourage people to leave the natural environment as they found it, avoiding the introduction of foreign objects or disturbing natural features.

To protect water quality and minimize disturbance to aquatic ecosystems, it is recommended to camp at least 200 feet away from water sources.

Hikers should stay on designated trails, avoid stepping on delicate plants, and use established campsites to minimize their impact on vegetation.

Human waste should be disposed of by burying it in a shallow cathole, at least 6-8 inches deep and 200 feet away from water sources.

Hikers should pack out all their trash and food scraps in a sealed container to prevent attracting wildlife and contaminating the environment.

Hikers should observe wildlife from a distance, avoid making loud noises, and store food and scented items properly to minimize their impact on wildlife.

Hikers should use an existing fire ring, build a small, contained fire, and use dead and downed wood to minimize their impact on the environment.

Hikers should pour water on the campfire until it is cool to the touch, stir the ashes and embers until they are cold, and bury the ashes and embers in a shallow hole to ensure it is completely extinguished.

Hikers should avoid touching or disturbing artifacts, stay on designated trails, and educate themselves about the significance of the site to respect cultural and historical sites in the wilderness.