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LEAVE
NO TRACE -
CARE FOR COLORADO
PRINCIPLES
01
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
■ Our state and federal agencies
manage 42 percent of
Colorado's majestic landscape,
and our cities and counties
maintain even more. Learn
about and respect the spaces
we all share.
■ Stay back from the pack. Find your way to less-visited
and off-peak destinations to minimize down time and
maximize your connection with special places.
■ Bring along reusable water bottles or hot drink tumblers
to limit waste and stay hydrated in our dry climate.
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05
STICK TO TRAILS
■ With 39,000 marked trails and 13,000
designated campsites, there's no need
to venture beyond. By sticking to these
areas and camping at least 200 feet from
lakes, rivers and streams, you're helping
natural areas stay natural.
■ Even though shortcuts can be tempting,
please don't take them. A few extra strides on the path
will protect plants and the homes of the true locals.
06
LEAVE IT AS YOU FIND IT
■ Leave plants, rocks and historical items as you find them
so others experience the joy of discovery.
■ Any of our 750 different species of wildflowers will live
forever in a photo. Snap away, but only with a camera.
■ Colorado is beautiful all on its own.
Building structures or campsites on
public land isn't cool. Keep it pristine
for everyone to enjoy.
■ Treat all living things with respect.
Carving or hacking plants and trees
may kill or disfigure them.
©2021 Colorado Tourism Office. All rights reserved. Leave No Trace Seven Principles
©1999 by the Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics: LNT.org
07
BE CAREFUL WITH FIRE
■ Colorado's low humidity has perks, but can
create dry, dangerous conditions. Keep campfires
small and manageable to avoid sparking wildfires.
■ When putting out a fire, water it until you can handle
the embers. Never let a fire burn unattended.
■ Use care when smoking in Colorado's dry climate.
Always put cigarettes out completely, and don't leave
your butts behind.
■ Always check for local fire restrictions.
04
TRASH THE TRASH
■ Pack it in, pack it out. Or pick it up to leave
a place better than you found it. Put litter,
even crumbs, peels and cores in your nearest
waste/recycling bin.
■ Wash yourself, your dog or whatever else needs
cleaning at least 200 feet from waterways, and use
biodegradable soap. A bubble bath is no treat for fish.
■ If you have to poo, walk at least 70 steps from trails,
water and people. Dig a cat hole 6 inches deep, do your
thing in the hole, cover it and pack out your TP. Or, use
a wag bag (a disposable bag found in most outdoor
stores) so you can pack out your waste.
KEEP WILDLIFE WILD
■ Colorado is home to tens of thousands of furry, scaly
and feathered creatures. To keep them - and you - safe,
don't approach them.
■ It is not adorable to feed wild animals. You could
alter natural behaviors, exposing them to predators
or even euthanasia.
■ Keep your furry buddies leashed when enjoying
dog-friendly trails, and pack out their waste.
All the way to a trashcan.
SHARE OUR TRAILS & PARKS
■ Chances are you're not out in nature to people
watch, so try out the lesser-known paths and sites.
■ Silence your cell phone before stepping into nature, and
speak softly without using the speaker function.
■ Be considerate when passing others on the trails
and yield to the uphill hiker and biker - they need
the momentum.
■ Listen to nature. Keep your voice and music soft so all
can enjoy the peace of Colorado.
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