[at-l] Side trips in the Maine "Wilderness"

[ARTCLOUTMN@aol.com (ARTCLOUTMN@aol.com)]

In a message dated 1/25/02 12:14:24 AM, papa_bear_nyc@yahoo.com writes:

<< First Question: would it be safe to leave our packs on the main trail 
while doing these side trails?  Or maybe stash them a little off the trail?  
Do hikers packs get stolen in Maine? (It would not be a good place to lose 
you pack). >>

I would be less concerned about fellow hikers then about bears and other 
critters.  The wildlife learns quickly what hikers carry in their packs.

                                            Art