Wear wear a good, comfortable pair of shoes or boots. There's no water on the trails, so bring your canteen or water bottle. And bring a notebook, pen and camera to document what you see, hear, smell and feel. The park is open year round, weather permitting. In summer, hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., with hours slightly reduced during other seasons.
Visitation is heaviest during summer and fall color weekends.