Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
http://texas.sierraclub.org/crosstimbers/index.html
Greater Fort Worth Sierra Club
P.O. Box 1874
Burleson, TX 76097
(817) 588-1167
www.lonestar.sierraclub.org/fortworth/
Dallas Sierra Club
P.O. Box 800365
Dallas, TX 75380
(214) 369-5543
www.texas.sierraclub.org/dallas
Dallas Trekkers
P.O. Box 743813
Dallas, TX 75374-3813
(214) 732-3419
www.dallastrekkers.org
Zero Impact
Many trails in the Dallas/Fort Worth region are heavily used year-round. We, as trail users and advoc-
ates, must be especially vigilant to make sure our passage leaves no lasting mark. Here are some basic
guidelines for preserving trails in the region:
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Pack out all your own trash, including biodegradable items like orange peels. You might also pack
out garbage left by less-considerate hikers.
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Don't approach or feed any wild creatures—the ground squirrel eyeing your snack food is best able
to survive if it remains self-reliant.
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Don't pick wildflowers or gather rocks, antlers, feathers, and other treasures along the trail. Re-
moving these items will only take away from the next hiker's experience.
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Avoid damaging trailside soils and plants by remaining on the established route. This is also a good
rule of thumb for avoiding poison oak and stinging nettle, common regional trailside irritants.
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Don't cut switchbacks, which can promote erosion.
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Be courteous by not making loud noises while hiking.
