Take a Break

Everyone takes a break on the trail-- water, snacks, pack adjustment, clothing adjustment, "personal business".... this list goes on and on. Sometimes you're just pooped and need to collect yourself.

What you DON'T want to do is just drop your pack and lie down in the middle of the trail. I know-- nobody will be coming along, and you'll "just be a minute." Yeah-- that's when someone shows up, and has to navigate through your "yard sale."

So what does the well-behaved hiker do?

Identify a nice rock, stump or downed tree on the SIDE of the trail to park yourself. Sit down, smile at people as they go by, and enjoy the scenery.