What to Bring on Trail
Suggestions

  • Water 
  • Good hiking boots
    • Flip flops don't do well with cactus, snakes, hot rocks, and spinney desert plants
  • Hat
  • Adequate clothing
    • Sunburn is no fun, and getting caught in unexpected cold rain can be life-threatening
  • Sunscreen
    • More effective if applied a half hour before going into the sun
  • Cell phone
  • Your medical card and ID
  • First Aid Kit
  • Watch with second hand
    • Used for timing CPR and medical vital signs
  • Trail map
  • Pruning shears
    • To prune overgrown branches 
  • Additional things to bring if you are on horseback