Your biggest risk is something on two legs, whether it’s someone with bad intentions or a hunter making a mistake. Consider wearing bright colors. A knife a bear spray can offer peace of mind but statistically it’s unlikely you’ll need them.
Keep hiking off trail, especially in the national forest land, that’s what it’s for. Don’t listen to all these dummies telling you to stay on trail. That is only relevant inside the national park in high traffic areas. Bushwhacking is good for the soul.
freedom37908 t1_j85glxn wrote
Reply to How dangerous are western Washington's woods for a chronic forest wanderer? by cinderings
Your biggest risk is something on two legs, whether it’s someone with bad intentions or a hunter making a mistake. Consider wearing bright colors. A knife a bear spray can offer peace of mind but statistically it’s unlikely you’ll need them.
Keep hiking off trail, especially in the national forest land, that’s what it’s for. Don’t listen to all these dummies telling you to stay on trail. That is only relevant inside the national park in high traffic areas. Bushwhacking is good for the soul.