We believe that it is essential for all outdoor enthusiasts to have a good understanding of backcountry ethics and to always exercise proper etiquette when enjoying the outdoors. It is of utmost importance because of the many threats to continued open access to the Arizona backcountry. Private property issues have closed access to many areas. Lack of proper funding for trail maintenance and law enforcement may prompt regulatory agencies to close access to environmentally sensitive and heavily impacted areas. There are extreme environmental groups that seek to block vehicle access to many backcountry areas. Please keep this in mind when enjoying the Arizona backcountry.
Here are some general guidelines:
- Stay on the trail. Resist the urge to blaze new ones.
- Drive carefully through soft and wet trails.
- Obey gate closure signs.
- Preserve the integrity of historical ruins by not disturbing the area.
- Carry out all your trash and even that of others.
- Leave wild animals and livestock alone.
We invite you to take a few minutes to remind yourself of the Tread Lightly! principles before venturing into the backcountry: http://www.treadlightly.org/ .
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