These quotations are actual comments left on Forest Service registration sheets and comment cards by hikers completing wilderness camping trips.
- Escalators would help on steep uphill sections.
- A small deer came into my camp and stole my bag of pickles. Is there a way I can get reimbursed? Please call.
- Instead of a permit system or regulations, the Forest Service needs to reduce worldwide population growth to limit number of visitors to wilderness.
- Trails need to be wider so people can walk while holding hands.
- Ban walking sticks in wilderness. Hikers that use walking sticks are more likely to chase animals.
- All the mile markers are missing this year.
- Found a smoldering cigarette left by a horse.
- Trails need to be reconstructed. Please avoid trails that go up hill.
- Too many bugs and leeches and spiders and spider webs. Please spray the wildernes to rid the area of these pests.
- Please pave the trails so they can be plowed of snow in the winter.
- Chairlifts need to be in some places so that we can get to wonderful views without having to hike them.
- The coyotes made too much noise last night and kept me awake. Please eradicate these annoying animals.
- Reflectors need to be placed on trees every 50 feet so people can hike at night with flashlights.
- A McDonald's would be nice at the trailhead.
- The places where trails do not exist are not well marked.
- Too many rocks in the mountains.
- Need more signs to keep area pristine.