Here are 9 tips to help you keep you safe while hiking in Tucson and around Southern Arizona during the hottest months of the year.
Emergency shelter: large plastic bag, space blanketA sign at the entrance to the Pima Canyon Trail warns hikers of dangers after the Bighorn Fire damages hiking areas.In the event of an emergency, call 911 or send someone to get help.The Adams family, from Denver, stops for a water break along the Bear Canyon Trail at Sabino Canyon.Bringing water with you should be a given. But it's important to turn around before half of your water is gone.
The Pima County Sheriff's Department recommends bringing along around one liter of water for each hour you'll be hiking.Groups of people walk at Sabino Canyon Recreation Area in Tucson, Ariz., on September 21, 2020.It's always important to communicate with your friends and family. Tell a responsible person where you are hiking and when you expect to be back.In 2019, Saguaro National Park attracted more than 1 million visitors for the first time in the park’s history.
Your cell phone may not work in the back country. You may have to move to a higher or more open location to place a call.Several bolts strike in the foothills of the southern Rincon Mountains as an intense monsoon cell rolls into Vail, Ariz., July 30, 2021.Plan your hike so you are not hiking during the hottest part of the day or when monsoon storms are likely to cause heavy rains, lightning, and flooding. Always check the day's weather before leaving for your hike.
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