Know your limitations. An average hiker travels 2 miles an hour. If the trail is steep, figure another hour for every 1,000 feet of elevation gain. Remember that your gear, young children or bad weather may really slow your travel time. Watch out for wild animals.
ALL bears are dangerous.
Never approach or feed a bear. If you do encounter a bear, stay calm and slowly, quietly leave the area. Do not run or scream because this behavior may provoke a chase. Bears can run about 35 miles per hour. If you see an animal carcass while hiking, report it to a ranger.