Planning Your Hike

Be prepared for any situation

Happy is the man who has acquired the love of walking for its own sake!

W.J. Holland
By following the guidelines of hikeSafe, you can be best prepared before a hike. Being prepared is the key to having a safe and enjoyable day in the mountains. Here you’ll find help in planning ahead—from the equipment you’ll need and weather to be prepared for, based on the seasons, to what to do if you’re lost or have an encounter with wildlife.

The hiker responsibility code was developed and is endorsed by
The White Mountain National Forest and New Hampshire Fish and Game
hikeSafe: It's your responsibility.