{"id":236,"date":"2020-12-28T15:59:10","date_gmt":"2020-12-28T20:59:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/?page_id=236"},"modified":"2025-06-30T11:30:23","modified_gmt":"2025-06-30T15:30:23","slug":"travel-and-camp-on-durable-surfaces","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/minimal-impact-recreation-in-maine\/travel-and-camp-on-durable-surfaces\/","title":{"rendered":"Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id236_e5a337-e9 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_028709-c8{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_028709-c8 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_028709-c8\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<p>When recreating in the Maine outdoors it is important to both travel and camp on durable surfaces. This will help minimize the impact you have on your surroundings while interacting with the outdoors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here&#8217;s the hand sign to help you remember LNT Principle 2: Travel and Camp on Durable Surfaces<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_368e4c-de{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_368e4c-de > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_368e4c-de\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<div class=\"responsive-video\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"LNT Principle 2\" width=\"1268\" height=\"713\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Rjj2dmNjHe8?wmode=transparent&amp;rel=0&amp;feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-236_94f586-3a .kt-block-spacer{height:60px;}.wp-block-kadence-spacer.kt-block-spacer-236_94f586-3a .kt-divider{border-top-width:1px;height:1px;border-top-color:#eee;width:80%;border-top-style:solid;}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-spacer aligncenter kt-block-spacer-236_94f586-3a\"><div class=\"kt-block-spacer kt-block-spacer-halign-center\"><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id236_086fec-de alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_909aae-77{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_909aae-77 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_909aae-77\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Stay on the Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When trails are Constructed and used they have an impact on the land; however, they are a necessary response to the fact that people travel in the backcountry. Concentrating travel on trails reduces the chance that other routes will develop and scar the landscape. It is better to have one well-designed route than many poorly chosen paths. Since these other routes can be destructive to the local wildlife. Sticking to these trails even if they are single file is crucial to preventing trail widening which increases impact.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_7c4b3d-00\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image236_9afb82-28 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image236_9afb82-28 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"a group of students walks past a barn\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-266\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Travel-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id236_0e1c0a-5d alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_170a9e-cc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_170a9e-cc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Durable Surfaces<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Camping and traveling on durable surfaces is crucial to minimizing impacts. Examples of durable surfaces can include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Rock, Sand, and Gravel:<\/strong> These surfaces are highly durable and can tolerate repeated trampling and scuffing. However, lichens that grow on rocks are vulnerable to repeated scuffing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ice and Snow:<\/strong> The effect of travel across these surfaces is temporary, making them good choices for travel\u2014assuming good safety precautions are followed and the snow layer is of sufficient depth and firmness to prevent vegetation damage.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Vegetation:<\/strong> The resistance of vegetation to trampling varies. Careful decisions must be made when traveling across vegetation. Select areas of durable vegetation or sparse vegetation that are easily avoided. Grasses are resistant to trampling, but most forest herbs and ferns are fragile and quickly show the effects of trampling. Wet meadows and other fragile vegetation quickly show the effects of trampling. Trampling encourages new and inexperienced travelers to take the same route and leads to undesirable trail development. As a general rule, travelers who must venture off-trail should spread out to avoid creating paths that encourage others to follow. Avoid vegetation whenever possible, especially on steep slopes where the effects of off-trail travel are magnified.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_c4a5a8-19\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\"><style>.kb-image236_cae25b-30 .kb-image-has-overlay:after{opacity:0.3;}<\/style>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-kadence-image kb-image236_cae25b-30 size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"Shelter Building\" class=\"kb-img wp-image-183\" srcset=\"https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-105x70.jpg 105w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-317x211.jpg 317w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-423x282.jpg 423w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-634x423.jpg 634w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-846x564.jpg 846w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building-951x634.jpg 951w, https:\/\/umaine.edu\/outdoorleadership\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/601\/2020\/12\/Shelter-Building.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 320px) 85vw, (max-width: 768px) 67vw, (max-width: 1024px) 62vw,1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<style>.kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{align-content:start;}:where(.kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap) > .wp-block-kadence-column{justify-content:start;}.kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);row-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-md, 2rem);padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}.kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 > .kt-row-layout-overlay{opacity:0.30;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:repeat(2, minmax(0, 1fr));}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 > .kt-row-column-wrap{grid-template-columns:minmax(0, 1fr);}}<\/style><div class=\"kb-row-layout-wrap kb-row-layout-id236_52705c-83 alignnone wp-block-kadence-rowlayout\"><div class=\"kt-row-column-wrap kt-has-2-columns kt-row-layout-equal kt-tab-layout-inherit kt-mobile-layout-row kt-row-valign-top\">\n<style>.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_0ecd83-80 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column236_0ecd83-80\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Going Off Trail<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cOff-trail\u201d refers to all travel that does not utilize a designated trail, such as travel to remote areas, searches for \u201cbathroom\u201d privacy, and explorations near and around campsites. Backcountry travelers should always do their best to stick to existing campsites and trails. However, they can also spread use and impact in pristine areas. A way to do this is to choose a different trail or campsite if the one you are planning on using is busy. By doing this you are helping to prevent the expansion or creation of new trails and campsites due to overcrowding. The impacts of leaving the trails do vary with location with some forms of vegetation being especially susceptible to trampling and taking decades to regrow.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column236_49a1e8-75 > 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