Stay Hydrated

• Carry 1 liter of water for every 2 hours that you hike

• Have extra water or a sports drink in the car for after the hike

 

Pack Energizing Snacks

• Make sure to bring snacks that have healthy fats, complex carbs and protein that will be a good source of energy

• Trail mix-granola- fresh & dried fruit- peanut butter-jerky-veggies & hummus- nuts & seeds- tuna with crackers- bananas-energy bars

 

Protect Yourself from the Sun

• Don’t forget sunscreen, a hat, sunglasses and lip balm

 

Use Bug Spray

• Ticks are a real problem in PA, bug spray with Deet works best on them

• Mosquitoes and other bugs can really ruin a hike

• Don’t forget to use pet safe bug spray on your dog too

 

Pack a First Aid Kit

• Bandages and gauze

• Antibiotic ointment

• Paper soap and hand sanitizer

• Pain relief medication

• Elastic bandage

• Moleskin for blisters