Hiking Tips (day time hike, not like camping)?

i know its hot and humid out, but i need the excercise. what can i eat before hand? what kind of snacks should i pack? i know to bring plenty of water and good shoes, but what else should i take?





im going to a trail in the county park





ive never been very athletic, but really need to get into shape, and i think this would be fun (i know exhausting too, i have done it twice when i was younger and in better shape)





but what should i do to prepare?

Hiking Tips (day time hike, not like camping)?
Great for you! Hiking is such a good workout.





Start slow, go at whatever pace you feel comfortable at, take breaks in the shade.





Bananas are great, help reduce cramping. Be careful about granola and trail mix. Some of those can be fattening, and do more harm than good. I usually bring a granola bar or two...but I suggest that you buy them in a health food store, so you aren%26#039;t getting more junk when your intent is to work it off.





A simple pbj usually works wonders. Make sure your bread is high in fiber...you know, the healthy stuff! Or pb and honey. Whatever your taste is. You don%26#039;t really need to eat on a short hike though, and I suspect that is what you are after (less than an hour). Just carry something small for %26quot;just in case%26quot;.





Now, if you are going up a mountain for five hours, bring lunch and dinner!!





Just go have fun! Bring a camera for any critters or cool flowers you find.
Reply:Bring a good bug spray
Reply:Speed...it gives you so much energy.
Reply:Eat trail mix along the trail while you%26#039;re hiking. Never stop and gorge yourself with large amounts of food in one sitting. Drinking plenty of water is far more important than eating. Keep in mind, your body uses up more water to digest food. And never eat when you%26#039;re out of water. A good trail mix like GORP (Good Ole Raisins %26amp; Peanuts) will supply your body with carbs and protein. Without the proper amount of carbs and protein, your body will start to break down amino acids in your mucsles and turn them into sugar to be burned as energy.





For dayhikes, always carry a small first aid kit or blister kit. And always take a map and compass.



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