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Safety is an important concern in all outdoor activities. No guidebook can alert you to every hazard or anticipate the limitations of every reader, so you’ll have to be the judge of whether a particular route is suitable for your party. When you follow any of the routes described in this book, you assume responsibility for your own safety. Under normal conditions, such excursions require the usual attention to traffic, road and trail conditions, weather, terrain, and the capabilities of your party, among other factors. Before hitting the trails, always check for current park conditions, and when hiking, obey private property signs, and avoid confrontations with property owners or managers. Keeping informed on current conditions and exercising common sense are the keys to a safe, enjoyable outing.

—Mountaineers Books

Fire: It is extremely unlikely that you’ll unintentionally spend the night out on the trails described in this guide, but in case this happens, you may want to carry matches in a waterproof bag or a lighter to start a fire in an emergency.

Repair kit and tools: Tools—like a knife and a multitool—can help you do anything from open a food bag to remove a splinter to cut cloth into bandages.

Nutrition: Food is fuel. Make sure you have enough for your hike. If you bring extra, you can extend your hike or feed unprepared friends.

Hydration: We need water to live—and to hike! Staying hydrated is essential for safety. Access to potable water on trails can be spotty, so make sure you bring all you need and more on your hike. If you’re using water from natural sources, such as creeks, you’ll also want a way to purify your water, either with a filter or through a chemical or other sterilization method.

Emergency shelter: In an emergency, a rain poncho or garbage bag can serve as a temporary shelter. If you want to bring along an ultralight tent, some of them can weigh as little as two pounds.