6 Tips for Hiking on Rainy Days

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Hiking on a rainy day can be fun, inspiring, fresh, and just a great feeling of connecting to nature. When doing so, one must take precautions to stay well and safe. Depending on the terrain, slopes, and creeks, it can get slippery and wet. Keep in mind that creeks and river levels may rise, and keep a look out for water poodles, remember, we don’t know how deep a poodle can be and if not careful, injuries can occur.

Therefore, here are 6 tips when hiking on a rainy day.

1. Insolation

Wear a warm jacket or raincoat and bring an umbrella or poncho.

2. First aid kit

know how to use it and only carry what you will use to avoid carrying extra weight. Band-Aids in a Ziplock bag so they don’t get wet.

3. Extra Clothes

Loose fitting clothes, pants for protection, rain gear, warm hat and gloves, warm jacket, Don’t wear cotton, it traps humidity, and sweat & it will only keep you wet and cold. Extra socks for your feet for when they get wet. Wool socks are the best.

4. Backpack

waterproof day pack

5. Helpful Gear

hiking boots will help you walk and hike on the terrain and help with slipping.

hiking sticks help when hiking up and downhill and with dry and wet terrain.

6. Car

When you’re ready to head home after a muddy hike your car can take a muddy mess. Therefore bring extra shoes, towels, and plastic bags to put muddy gear secured.

Hope you found these tips helpful or at least a good reminder. 

Remember to stay safe and have fun out there!