Hiking:
Scaredy Cat's Hiking Key:
1~Trail is 2 ft wide or less
2~Trail is 2-5 ft wide
3~Trail is 5 ft wide or more
E~Easy
M~Moderate
C~Challenging
SB~Switchbacks
R~Rocky
TR~Tree Roots
BF~Boulder Field
ST~Steep
SC~Scrambling on hands
CC~Creek crossing/s
WC~Waterfall crossing/s
F~Flat
V~View/s
RH~Rolling hills
O~Outhouse
FT~Toilet
PT~Pit toilet
D~Dog friendly
KF~Kid friendly
R/C/L~ropes, chains or ladders
RO~Rocky outcrop
H~Hills
S~Steps
PT~Picnic tables
C~Camping
- Share your trip plan with someone and your expected return time
- Never hike alone
- Carry at minimum the 10 essentials
- Carry extra layers, socks and waterproof clothing
- If you get lost, stop and prepare to stay over night
- Always hike with a friend
- Carry plenty of water & purification tablets
- Never approach wild animals
- Pack high energy snacks & drinks with electrolytes
- Always carry a whistle
- If you feel blisters: keep feet dry, change socks and apply Moleskin's right away
- Protect yourself from hornets & wasps. These can be on muddy trails, in ground nests or ones hidden slightly off trail, other irritating bugs, spiders, snakes and ticks.
Scaredy Cat's Hiking Key:
1~Trail is 2 ft wide or less
2~Trail is 2-5 ft wide
3~Trail is 5 ft wide or more
E~Easy
M~Moderate
C~Challenging
SB~Switchbacks
R~Rocky
TR~Tree Roots
BF~Boulder Field
ST~Steep
SC~Scrambling on hands
CC~Creek crossing/s
WC~Waterfall crossing/s
F~Flat
V~View/s
RH~Rolling hills
O~Outhouse
FT~Toilet
PT~Pit toilet
D~Dog friendly
KF~Kid friendly
R/C/L~ropes, chains or ladders
RO~Rocky outcrop
H~Hills
S~Steps
PT~Picnic tables
C~Camping