Areas trampled or dug up by animals hooves will need to be filled and made to look natural. Stay on the Trail System Trails are designed and maintained to prevent erosion. Leave flowers, branches of trees, and plants alone so that others can see and enjoy them. Cutting across switchbacks and trampling meadows can create a confusing maze of unsightly trails. Help preserve Our Historic and Prehistoric Cultural Heritage Prehistoric or historic archeological sites, structures and objects are part of our cultural heritage.
Federal law prohibits the removal or disturbances of any cultural resources on public lands.
Many sites have already been disturbed in intentional vandalism. Avoid further impacts to out cultural heritage by camping away from historic or prehistoric sites. Please leave artifacts on the ground where you find them so that others can enjoy and view them. Report any recent vandalism of ruins or structures to a Forest Service employee. In the Back country you are on your own.