However, no amount of regulation will preserve the backcountry unless each of us makes a personal effort to lessen our impact. Always plan your trip well enough in advance to be prepared for whatever you might encounter and learn to be a no-trace hiker. And Prepare Find out about the area you will be visiting, including any regulations or restrictions. Be sure to have maps, proper clothing, equipment, food and water. Keep your group size to 10 or less.
Surfaces Stay on the trail while hiking.
Avoid moderately impacted sites where your visit could create more damage. Leave What You Find Plants, animals, and cultural artifacts should all be left for the next person to enjoy. Minimize Campfire Impacts Use a lightweight backpacking stove. In some places campfires are prohibite but stoves help minimize the impact everywhere. Think about how your actions affect other people.