Heat - Heat related injuries can be life threatening situations. Daytime summer temperatures routinely exceed 110 degrees Fahrenheit. Users of the public lands should always have plenty of water available. We suggest drinking a minimum of one gallon of water per day. Proper Clothing -The desert has plenty of sharp rocks and thorny or spiny vegetation.
Summer storms can chill upper elevations and drop large amounts of rain in a short period.
Wear the proper clothing and foot wear for your experience. Lyme Disease and Hantavirus are rare in this area but there have been documented cases in Southern California. The best prevention for Lyme Disease is long pants, socks and boots covered with tick repellent. The best prevention for the Hantavirus is to avoid rodents. Drug Labs - Methamphetamine drug lab waste is a growing hazard on the public lands.