The heat has arrived which means Rattlesnakes are out! Don’t let it stop you from hiking but now, more than ever, is the time you should remember to STAY ON THE TRAIL! This photo shows the dangers of walking off trail.
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Although you are likely to see snakes on the trail too, at least you have a good chance of seeing them and thus avoiding them.

Typically, Rattlesnakes will give you PLENTY of warning because they have no desire to waste their venom on something too big for them to eat. However, they will strike if threatened and there are also species who aren’t as likely to give you a warning. SO…keep plenty of distance between you and the snake and carefully make you way around them.