Leave No Trace Quiz

Practicing Leave No Trace principles is an important part of every Appalachian Trail adventure. Your commitment to Leave No Trace helps preserve the beauty of the A.T. for generations to come. Good luck!

You're hiking the Appalachian Trail and come across a beautiful wildflower patch. What should you do?(Required)

Leave the flowers untouched for others to enjoy and for nature to thrive.

Pick a few flowers to bring home as souvenirs.

Water the flowers to help them grow.

Dig up the flowers and plant them in your garden.

You need to use the bathroom while hiking on the Appalachian Trail. What's the best way to do it responsibly?(Required)

Find a secluded spot and bury your waste at least 200 feet from water sources.

Use the Trail as your bathroom because it’s convenient and you’ve reeeeally got to go.

Go right next to a stream so you can wash your hands afterward.

Leave your waste uncovered to fertilize the plants.

When setting up camp on the Appalachian Trail, which practice helps protect the environment?(Required)

Create a new campsite every night to spread out the impact.

Pitch your tent on soft vegetation to make your sleeping spot more comfortable.

Set up camp on durable surfaces like established campsites or bare ground.

Clear an area of rocks and plants to make room for your tent.

You brought some snacks for your hike on the Appalachian Trail. What should you do with your trash?(Required)

Leave it behind; someone else will pick it up.

Bury it to keep the Trail clean.

Pack it out with you to dispose of properly later.

Burn it in your campfire to get rid of it.

While hiking, the A.T. you come across white-tailed deer grazing in a meadow. How should you interact with them?(Required)

Feed them some of your snacks to make friends.

Try to get as close as possible for a great photo.

Observe from a distance and avoid disturbing them.

Follow them to see where they live.

Which of the following is a Leave No Trace guideline for hammock camping on the Appalachian Trail?(Required)

Use "tree saver" straps made of 0.75"-1.5" wide webbing to minimize damage to tree bark.

Set up your hammock camp at least 200 feet away from water sources to protect riparian areas.

Check for dead branches above your chosen hammock site to avoid potential hazards.

All of the above

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