Safety Safety T he Tongass National Forest is a place of great beauty and natural wonder.
Help can be very far away.
It pays to be aware of possible hazards so you can enjoy your time in the forest in safety. Slips, trips, and falls are the most common accidents in the woods. If you're off a maintained trail, you may have to contend with wet, uneven, often steep ground, hidden roots and holes, and logs and branches in your path. Even boardwalk trails are slippery in our abundant rain. Walk with care.