Essential Safety Tips for Solo Hiking

TIPS FOR HIKING ALONE. 1. Always text someone and let them know what hike you will be doing that day. In case of an emergency you want someone to know where you are 2. Try to avoid using headphones while hiking. This will keep you more alert to animals or people in the area. 3. Always pick the trail before heading out. I personally like to use @alltrails to track my hike and every couple mins check to make sure I am still on the right path