Warning posted at the head of a hiking trail:
BEAR HAZARD. HIKE AT YOUR OWN RISK.
The Park Service assumes no responsibility for bear attacks.
INFORMATION:
There are two types of bears in this area, black bears and grizzly (or brown) bears. Black bears are the smaller of the two and will generally leave humans alone. Grizzly bears are larger and have been known to attack humans with no provocation. They are especially dangerous when startled.
The Park Service recommends that hikers tie small bells to their shoelaces to reduce the likelihood of inadvertently coming upon a bear by surprise. In addition, hikers should carry a can of pepper spray to use in the event of a bear attack.
Should you encounter bear droppings, it is easy to determine which type of bear left them. Black bear droppings contain seeds and husks from the berries and nuts that these bears consume. Grizzly bear droppings contain small bells and smell like pepper spray.
Enjoy your hike!
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