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A California Campfire Permit is required to use a stove or campfire outside of developed campgrounds throughout the state. The free permit is valid for one year and can be obtained online or in person from Forest Service and BLM offices, www.fs.fed.us/r5/sequoia/passespermits/campfire_permit/campfire-index.html.

The San Jacinto Wilderness has additional wilderness permit regulations for day and overnight use. See the trips in ssss1 for more details. The popular Humber Park Trailhead has a quota that fills up about a month in advance, so plan ahead.

Dogs on leash are allowed on all trails in this book except in the San Jacinto State Park wilderness (ssss1, ssss1, and ssss1). Leave aggressive dogs at home to avoid harassing the wildlife and other hikers.

Hazards

WE ARE MORTAL BEINGS. Like any other activity or lack of activity, hiking carries risks of injury or death. Fortunately, you can largely control the risks with prudent planning and behavior.

Always notify a relative or friend about your itinerary so that he or she can call for help if you are overdue. Hiking in a group is safer than hiking alone. If somebody is injured, part of the group can go for help while other group members stay with the injured person.