However, there are still hazards that require your alertness and vigilance. Poison oak and poison ivy are common, and rattlesnakes and copperheads may occasionally be found in the park. Do not climb on cannons, monuments, fences, bluffs, trenches or trees. Use caution driving the auto tour. Watch for pedestrians, walkers, joggers and bikers.
Wildlife also cross the road regularly throughout the park.
Be sure to lock your vehicles and secure your belongings in the trunk or other safe location, if you intend on being out of sight of your vehicle. Ticks and chiggers are common seasonal residents that live in the park. Always wear repellent and light colored clothing when hiking in the park. Check yourself often. Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever and Lyme Disease can develop from tick bites from an infected tick.