Spectacle at Turure water steps

As you make your way upwards from one pool to the next you are left with a sense of awe and wonder.

Heading further on, hikers will exploring the little known, upper reaches of the Turure River with Hikers Inc guides.

Rate: moderate (this hike involves a short river walk)

Duration: 1 hour one-way

Meeting point: Corner O’Meara Road and Churchill Roosevelt Highway, Arima (Sherwin Williams carpark area) Time: 7.30am.

Here are some hiking safety tips: Avoid wearing jewelry while hiking.

Earrings, bracelets and necklaces may become entangled in bushes or branches and this could prove painful.

Avoid wearing perfumes and colognes as these may attract the attention of unwanted insects such as wasps and not wanted humans.

Please ensure your shoes have good grips. Look for a specific brand of hiking footwear that is multi-functional and can be used to go to the gym, run the Savannah and so on.

No sandals or slippers – or you may not be allowed to hike. (Do not pick up a shoe that you have not worn in a long time to come on a hike.

It is liable to lose its sole because unknown to you it has become dry rot.

A trek along popular trails like Rio Seco and Paria will attest to this commonly made mistake.) Whilst walking, try to keep both hands free of items such as water bottles, cameras etc, especially when negotiating slippery, uneven trails crossing streams or walking in rivers.

Avoid consuming alcohol before and of course, during a hike since this will impair your motor skills and lead to unnecessary slips and falls and possibly injury.

We also ask that you refrain from smoking since your joy may be someone else’s sorrow and of course, bush fire.

The wearing of jeans is discouraged as they may restrict mobility particularly when wet.

Track pants-nylon material is preferred.

People who suffer with asthma or other medical conditions are encouraged to walk with their medication and to inform a hike leader before the hike begins.

If you must wear short pants please ensure that your socks extend beyond your ankles and cover as much of your leg under the knee.

This is for protection from scrapes by bushes or insect bites. Ankle socks offer very limited protection.

Walk with a change of clothes which should include a dry shoe, sandal or slipper for after the hike. These you should leave in a vehicle.

Happy hiking. A positive mental attitude will take you a long way.

For more info: http://hikersinc.com