Please respect the land over which you are hiking. Camp only in the areas designated for camping. Use only self-contained campstoves. Do not build campfires. Refrain from smoking as this area is prone to forest fire.

Pack out all trash that you bring to the area. Make adequate provisions for water when traveling this section. Do not become dependent on local water sources. Chemically treat or boil all water secured from local sources.

Beware of hunters during the various hunting seasons, particularly during deer hunting season. Wear fluorescent orange vests, hats, or clothing when traveling during hunting season. Respect the rights of hunters when you encounter them.

Be alert for natural hazards. These include, but are not limited to poisonous snakes, bees, wasps, hornets, yellow jackets, gnats, mosquitoes, ticks, and ants. In addition, be alert for briers, other thorny vines and shrubs, and poison ivy.

Physical hazards include loose rock, tree stumps, stumpholes, and slippery creek mud. Hurricane Creek is approximately 30 feet wide. At low water it is easily forded. Do not attempt to ford this creek when it is out of its banks. This creek drains a very large area and is subject to carry large logs and other debris at flood stage.

Travel may be dangerous at the extremes of summer heat and winter cold. Wear adequate protection from the sun during the summer months as much of this section is in sparse or young woods. Be alert for lightning that usually accompanies summer storms. Be aware of the danger of hypothermia in any season.