New signs will be placed along Hancock County Trails to aid in your safety. Look for the red circle on these signs to tell a 911 dispatcher your location.

Quick Tips

• Check the weather
• Wear sunscreen
• Keep hydrated
• Bring enough food
• Wear proper clothing, including reflective clothing for night time
• Have a fully charged cell phone
• Tell someone where you are going
• Hike with others, if possible
• Bring a first-aid kit
• Know your physical limitations

Bicycling Safety

https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/bicycle-safety
(National Highway Traffic Safety Administration)

https://cibaride.org/page-1682259
(Central Indiana Bicycling Association Safety Page)

Hiking Safety

https://www.nps.gov/articles/hiking-safety.htm
(Hike Smart from the National Parks Service)

https://americanhiking.org/resources/summer-safety-series
(American Hiking Society)

https://pathprojects.com/blogs/news/trail-safety?srsltid=AfmBOoo4P8-yoyrCZa401xc4fDMbOPDm3RGlqRN06F-pCVGomn8F54Nr
(Path Projects)

First Aid Kit

https://www.wta.org/go-outside/trail-smarts/like-your-life-depends-on-it-building-your-first-aid-kit
(Washington Trails Association)

Shared Use or Multi-Use Paths

https://cyclingsavvy.org/2020/05/shared-use-paths-part-1-etiquette
(Cycling Savvy)