Article - Hiking Tips and Hiking Safety – Hiking Rules for Hiking/Trail Etiquette

There are a number of hiking tips regarding hiking etiquette or trail etiquette. These hiking rules have developed gradually time to help maximise the hiking safety of everyone and reduce the intrusion on the enjoyment of others. Having a set of rules that all hikers follow should ensure everyone benefits from improved safety and greater enjoyment. Some of the more common sense rules include:  Hike Quietly – Most hikers take pleasure in the peace of the natural world. Please avoid noise pollution with sounds like: shouting, talking loudly, using mobile phones, playing loud music, etc. that disrupt this enjoyment.  Be Polite – When you meet others, greet them. Not only is it polite, it ensures they know you are there. A simple "Hi", "Hello" or "Good Day" is sufficient.  Leave No Trace – Do not leave litter! All you should leave are your footsteps. If you bring it with you, take it back home with you. You could even go further than that. Should you come across rubbish left by someone else, take it away with you if possible. You could also bury material of an organic nature as it would decompose or taken it away to prevent local wildlife from eating it.  Do No Harm – Please be aware that your actions may harm the natural environment, for example:  Do not harm the flora and fauna – Stay on marked trails. Do not disturb nature further by taking shortcuts or cutting switchbacks in the undergrowth. It may also save you from getting lost. Please use biodegradable soap or detergent – If you need to wash yourself or your clothes and do so at least 100 meters away from the closest source of water. Read the full list of rules in my blog article entitled: Hiking Tips For Hiking Safety Or Hiking Rules For Hiking Etiquette Or Trail Etiquette Visit my blog at: www.HikingEquipmentSite.com