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 Hike with one or more companions.

 Keep children close at hand.

 Never run from a mountain lion. Doing so may trigger its instinct to attack.

 Make yourself “large.” Face the animal, maintain eye contact with it, shout, blow a whistle, and do not act fearful. Do anything to convince the animal that you are not its prey.

 Carry a hiking stick and use it, or pitch stones or other objects at the animal if it advances.

There is always some risk in leaving a vehicle unattended at a remote trailhead. Fortunately, automobile vandalism and burglary are not acute problems in the described areas. Report all theft and vandalism of personal property to park officials or the county sheriff, and report vandalism of public property to the appropriate park or forest agency.

Trail Courtesy

Whenever you travel the backcountry wilderness or a well-trodden park trail, you take on a burden of responsibility to preserve the natural environment. Aside from commonsense prohibitions against littering and vandalism, here are a few of the less obvious guidelines every hiker should be aware of.