Hiking Trails in the Forest Wilderness
On many hiking trails, hikers need not worry about getting lost because the trails are often marked with clear signs giving short explanations or story lines. Hikers wishing to journey longer hiking trails should be in good shape and have orienteering skills, as these can be quite a bit more challenging than day trip trails. On longer trails campfire sites are often far apart.
Bring extra pairs of socks that you can change into if your feet get wet or sweaty - if they aren’t made of cotton, they’ll keep your feet drier. Once you’re on the trail, stop as soon as you feel a “hot spot” on your feet and apply special type of bandage called “moleskin” to the sore area.
Hiking trails are available in the Forest’s wildernesses and are often marked with signs consisting of three horizontal stripes. The middle stripe indicates the trail color, which can be red, blue, green or yellow. Hikers have strong preferences when it comes to the appearance of the woods they’re walking through. All else equal, they usually prefer big trees, open forest, and little evidence of logging other than an occasional old stump or the remains of an ancient logging road.
Canada has a long history of trails. From the first footpaths of the original natives to today’s Trans Canada Trail, trails have played a part in our lives, first for commerce and transportation, now for recreation and adventure. Canada’s hiking trails are the envy of the world.
Hiking trails are open every day of the year and specific hours are posted. Forest Service boundary signs on trees around the perimeter. Bring the proper equipment, supplies, clothing, and first-aid kit on all hiking trips.
The Nicolet has ten interpretive trail opportunities from short nature trail hikes to longer auto tours in areas of scenic, natural, or historic interest. Hikers and snowshoers are asked to be respectful of tracks set by skiers and hike to the side of the trail. Hikers must yield to horses/mules. Hiking clockwise reduces your chances of encountering horses/mules.
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