8. CARRY YOUR OWN WATER unless you know the area. The water in the
streams should be pure, but the National Park Service cannot guarantee
it against human pollution. Snow may be used, but only a little at a
time, in order to prevent cramps.
9. KEEP THE TRAILS FREE FROM LITTER. The beauty of clean, wild places is
so fragile even a bit of paper dropped can mar it.
10. WEAR PROPER CLOTHING—hiking boots for extensive or rugged hikes, and
light but warm clothing. A light jacket is recommended, as hot summer
days often cool quickly.
11. PLAN YOUR HIKE. By careful utilization of your time you will be able
to see more and have a more enjoyable trip. Allow plenty of time.
Usually it is more satisfying to thoroughly explore a few sections than
to hurriedly try to see everything.
12. CONSIDER comfort items such as, bandaids, mosquito repellant, sun
glasses, suntan lotion.
[Illustration: Mountain Hemlock Cones]