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HIKER RESPONSIBILITY: Hikers are expected to be properly equipped and attired for the level of hike they sign up for. Hikers will remain with the group and not wander off. Any hiker can request a rest stop anytime along the hike. If a hiker becomes stressed or some other medical condition arises, he/she must inform the Hike Leader. Hikers should share with car-pool driving duties and/or cost. Because of the ever-present danger of forest fires, smoking is prohibited while on the trails. TRAIL ETIQUETTE: In most cases, the trails Heritage Highlands Hikers travel are all well established and maintained. It is our desire to help keep them that way. Bring a small plastic bag with you to bring your trash back and any other trash you might see along the way. Even fruit and vegetable skins take years to break down in the desert environment. If nature calls while you’re on the trail, venture at least fifty feet off the trail to do your business. If toilet paper is used, make a small hole first, so things can be covered up. Pour a little water over it to aid in decomposition. Remember, take nothing but pictures; leave nothing but footprints. Note: When encountering horses on the trail, they have the right of way. You should step off the trail to allow them to pass, being careful not to make any sudden moves or any attempt to pet the horses. If the trail has a drop-off, move to the high side of the trail. CAR POOLING AND ENTRANCE FEE: All hikes require driving to the trailhead. Car-pooling is encouraged. It’s accepted that passengers should offer a contribution for gas. The suggested per person offer is one dollar for a less than fifty mile one way drive and two dollars per person over fifty miles one way. More and more Parks and Recreation areas are imposing entrance fees. Hikers who have a Golden Age Passport or seasonal passes to places like Sabino Canyon/Mt. Lemon or the State Parks are asked to bring them along. If no passes are used, the occupants of a vehicle should divide the cost of the fee between themselves. GUEST HIKERS: Non-resident guest are permitted to hike with the group if accompanied by a resident member and must meet all requirements of a ‘first time hiker’. Houseguests may participate in hikes on a space available basis. The host shall take responsibility for their guest and ensure the guest is physically fit for the level hike to be taken and are properly equipped. An exception to the hiking boot requirement will be made for houseguests on level D and C hikes. Renters within Heritage Highlands are permitted to hike with the group and are required to fulfill all first time hiker requirements. |
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