Find Recreation Areas with HIKING Activities
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Hiking
Thousands of miles
of trails that are
as diverse as the land
itself criss-cross
America’s recreational
areas. Hiking trails
range from steep technical
climbs over rocks and
iron ladders, to relatively
flat lakeshore paths
blanketed in pine needles.
Hiking is an easy,
low cost way to discover
the great outdoors,
and there are hiking
opportunities for almost
anyone at any age and
ability level.
Many of our public
recreational areas
feature paved trails
to accommodate wheelchair
access. Guided hikes
are also available
at many locations.
Fees and seasonal restrictions
may vary from site
to site. For more detailed
information about a
particular trail, including
detailed trail maps
and information about
current trail conditions,
please contact that
site directly.
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photo
courtesy of the
US Army Corps
of Engineers
hiking at Cougar
Dam in Oregon
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What
do we mean by Hiking?
RecML, the
recreation standard
that is being developed,
describes hikiing as:
hiking or walking,
walking for pleasure,
day hiking, running
or jogging
Practice
Good Stewardship of
our Trails / Roadways:
You can help to
take good care of our
trails and roadways
so that others may
enjoy these areas for
years to come by practicing
some of the following
actions:
Don't
Litter... take along
a trash bag or other
receptacle for collecting
your trash so that
you can deposit it
in the proper trash
receptacle.
Make
sure that you hike
/ walk on the designated
trail or roadway in
that area. Check with
your destination ahead
of time to ensure that
the area you plan to
hike in is allowed.
Don't
hike in areas where
it is not permitted.
These areas have been
declared "off
limits" to hikers
to protect wildlife,
vegetation, or for
your safety.
Safety
While Hiking:
Wear
proper clothing and
footwear, according
to the terrain and
season
Be
courteous and remember
that you are sharing
the trail or roadway
with other hikers and
recreationists
Do
not hike or walk on
unauthorized trails
or roadways
Bring
along extra safety
items such as water,
flashlights, maps,
and a cellphone or
radio