What does the long trail do in the first place?
Pacific Crest Trail / USA
Pacific Crest Trail
USA / Trail Magic
John Muir Trail/PCT
California/USA
Teararoa/South Island/NZ
Pacific Crest Trail / USA
Pacific Crest Trail / USA
To be precise, it is “Long Distance Trail”, so-called “Long Trail”. It's a word that people who love the outdoors once heard.
Simply put, the long trail is home to North America, which has a vast area, and the United States is the home of it.
"Although it may pass near the peak of the mountain, it does not necessarily aim to aim at the peak of the mountain, but it walks a long distance around the natural road."
Is it so-called "mountain walking"? While climbing is a “mountain climb” that aims for the summit in the vertical direction, the trail walks in the horizontal direction.
Unlike the changes in the environment due to the elevation difference of several thousand meters, the trail walks a long distance in the lateral direction, so the changes in the environment such as deserts, forests, and highlands are great, and many animals and plants come together. And in the case of months, the seasons change.
In addition, there are three main categories: "Through hike", which walks thousands of kilometers at a stretch from start to finish, "Section hike", which walks the entire process by connecting several years together, and "Day hike" which is enjoyed on a day trip. There are different types of walking.
What you want to protect on the trail (including during the survey)
We have learned from American trails to take over the natural environment in a better way now.
"LEAVE NO TRACE"
No trace of human beings is left in nature.
In other words, "Hikers can leave only trails on their trails."
1. Please use the trail at your own risk.
Trails walk in nature. We say, "I know nature and I love it.
The heart goes to nature conservation. I think there is a trail for that.
Therefore, trail maintenance does not affect the natural environment as much as possible.
In addition, it is predicted that there will be a threat from nature because it will be spent in nature.
In order to know nature, please be aware of dangers of animals, dangers due to weather changes, etc.
Please use all trails at your own risk.
2. Do not feed wild animals. Also, please do not give us the opportunity to eat.
Never give food when you see an animal on the trail.
Also, do not discard leftover food. (Please bring back fruit skins)
When animals learn the taste of human food, they gather in the smell. Encounter of wild animals
Increases the risk of. In addition, wildlife seeks food in the surrounding districts for human life.
Enter the area. Damage to agricultural products in the surrounding area and people in the surrounding area encountering wildlife.
There is a risk of being treated and in danger.
Also, never wash dishes with a water source. Contamination of water source due to leftover food, washing
The leftovers that have been washed away will be washed ashore, giving wild animals the opportunity to discover the taste of human food .
3. Please do not collect plants.
Many alpine plants are blooming in the Zao area. Let's just watch without collecting.
4. About the toilet
Try to do it as much as possible in the toilet installation area. Also, after finishing in advance
Please use the trail.
If you cannot avoid it, please adhere to the following rules.
*Please be sure to bring a toilet scoop.
(1) About urination
Please go at a place 30m away from the water source and in an unobtrusive place.
(2) About defecation
Please go away from the water source more than 30m and dig more than 20cm from the surface.
Immediately after defecation, fill with soil and fill.
Please take back the paper used for the above with the garbage.
Never throw it away or burn it.
*Forest limit line (In areas without forests, be sure to use a toilet or use a simple toilet.
Please bring it with you. Be sure to take it home with you when using the simple toilet.
5. About bonfire
Please do not do it except where you have permission.
When using it in a place with permission, please strictly adhere to the following rules.
(1) Use the branches that have fallen. Never use by cutting or cutting a tree.
(2) The fire may not go out even if you think you have completely digested it. Be sure to pour water
Please extinguish the fire.
6. Please follow the rules of each municipality.
The trail passes through many municipalities. Please act according to the local rules.
7. Please consider other hikers and locals .
We do not allow any acts or nuisances that hinder trail traffic.
Also, at the entrance of the trail, rules and etiquette are set so as not to bother residents around the area.
Let's protect.
Let's follow these rules and baton-touch a better environment for the "next generation."