This is detrimental to plant and fish life. I realize that some trails follow a stream bed for awhile, but use common sense. Resist the urge to pioneer a new road or trail, or to cut across a switchback. Stick to routes open for use. Stay away from wild animals rearing their young - or suffering from food shortage.
Stress can rob scarce energy reserves.
Obey gate closures and regulatory signs. Vandalism costs tax dollars. Take out what you brought in. Encourage others to keep a clean camp by doing more than your share to rid the back country of litter. Stay out of designated Wilderness.