• Pets must be on a physical leash and under your control at all times.
• Drones are not allowed.
• Alcohol and illegal substances are prohibited.
• Take your trash with you.
• Areas marked "No Entry," "Do Not Enter" or "Authorized Personnel Only" are prohibited to all forest visitors.
• Do not carve or write on trees, buildings, sign posts, fences or any other part of the forest and its structures.
• Do not pick or injure flowers, plants, mushrooms or other forest features.

All DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) trails are available for hiking. Staying on marked trails is recommended for natural resource protection and safety concerns. Even on well-maintained trails, natural hazards may be present. Stay alert for tripping dangers such as roots, rocks and uneven surfaces, as well as slippery conditions in wet areas. Other outdoor hazards you may experience include:

• Lightning
• Strong winds
• Heavy rain
• Venomous snakes and insects
• Poisonous plants
• Falling limbs
• Temperature extremes

Heavy rain, snow and freeze-thaw temperature changes can make the trail system vulnerable to damage from bicycle, equestrian and hiking traffic. The system will usually remain open but closures may be enacted if damage such as rutting and compaction occur. If you enjoy DSRF’s trails, please consider giving them a break after rain and snow events.

Hikers should be aware that most of DSRF's trails are considered to be multiuse trails. Very few exclude biking and horseback riding. Other trail users will be encountered frequently, and hikers may experience trail congestion in some areas of the forest, especially in the popular waterfall corridor. Make yourself known to other users if you feel they do not sense your presence, especially equestrians and bikers.