Hiking Safety Tips
When venturing into Hawaii's less-traveled areas, your safety and comfort may depend on the following:
• No matter how short your hike or brief your stay, bring more sunscreen and water than you think you'll need. Recommended: 2 liters of water per person, per day. Hawaii's strong tropical sun can cause serious dehydration.
• Always hike or camp with another person.
• Bring a cell phone.
• Do not drink untreated stream or lake water.
• Always be prepared for rain. Rainstorms can roll in with surprising speed.
• Have warm clothes on hand. At elevations above 1,000 feet (and even on windy beaches), nighttime temperatures can drop by at least 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The higher the elevation, the colder it will be.
• Carry bug spray. Mosquitoes can be thick even on breezy beaches.
• Abide by posted signs and stay on the trail.
• Always obtain the proper permits to hike or camp.
• If you are a novice hiker, consider arranging a hiking tour with an activity/attractions tour provider
• No matter how short your hike or brief your stay, bring more sunscreen and water than you think you'll need. Recommended: 2 liters of water per person, per day. Hawaii's strong tropical sun can cause serious dehydration.
• Always hike or camp with another person.
• Bring a cell phone.
• Do not drink untreated stream or lake water.
• Always be prepared for rain. Rainstorms can roll in with surprising speed.
• Have warm clothes on hand. At elevations above 1,000 feet (and even on windy beaches), nighttime temperatures can drop by at least 20 to 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The higher the elevation, the colder it will be.
• Carry bug spray. Mosquitoes can be thick even on breezy beaches.
• Abide by posted signs and stay on the trail.
• Always obtain the proper permits to hike or camp.
• If you are a novice hiker, consider arranging a hiking tour with an activity/attractions tour provider
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