leave no trace
Exit without evidence
Leave no trace is an outdoor ethics principle: when visiting wilderness or natural areas, remove all evidence of your presence.
Pack out garbage, avoid disturbing wildlife, stay on trails.
The phrase extends to any situation where you want to pass through without lasting impact: The burglar left no trace.
We cleaned up so well we left no trace of the party.
- trail etiquetteNorms for shared outdoor paths
- tread lightlyAct with delicacy
- wildernessUncultivated, uninhabited natural region
- backpackingSelf-supported wilderness travel
- backcountry campingOvernight stays in undeveloped areas
pack · pack it out · campfire safety · carry out · wildlands · environment · impact · campfires · pristine · natural beauty · soil conservation · food storage · cat hole · land stewardship · portable stoves · sustainable practices · biodegradable materials · campsite
- hikingtrail, hike, hiker, trails, day hikes
- environmentalismecology, conservationism, recycling bins, campaigner, environmentalism
- Camping Tipstrail maps, food storage, fire starting, shelter building, bear safety
- Outdoor Safetyfirst aid kit, emergency whistle, bear spray, survival kit, emergency beacon
- Backcountry Campingbackcountry, backpack, bear bag, bear canister, bear spray
- Backpackingbackpack, trail, backpacking, pack, sleeping pad
leave no tracelitter
Scattered waste or debris
pollute · despoil · deface · vandalize · strip mine
leave, trace, leaves, leaving, traces, traced, tracing, retrace, traceable