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 NO ONE IS TOO YOUNG FOR A HIKE. Be mindful though. Flat, short, and shaded trails are best if you’re carrying an infant. Toddlers who have not quite mastered walking can still tag along, riding on an adult’s back in a child carrier. Use common sense to judge a child’s capacity to hike a particular trail, and always expect that the child will tire quickly and need to be carried.

Hiking is a great way to introduce a child to hands-on lessons beyond the classroom in the natural environment. Check out the top five hikes for children on page.

 NEVER RELY ON A CELL PHONE, but bring one just in case. While signals and access are inconsistent, they are also becoming more common. A backcountry equestrian on the PCT turned me on to a very cool technology for keeping his wife informed of his whereabouts. Called SPOT GPS technology, it allows account holders’ friends and family to constantly track carriers’ whereabouts. The device features a help button that immediately sends coordinate locations to search and rescue professionals. Improvements are being made daily to allow users to upload pictures, videos, and so on that are tied to exact locations.