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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I live out West and have been to many of the parks you're talking about plus many other backcountry hikes in more remote places. GCNP isn't really a bear habitat, so it would be very surprising to see any bears there. In late March, the temperatures are still pretty chilly for reptiles (high 30's/low 40's in the morning with highs in the mid/high 60's) which isn't ideal for cold-blooded reptiles like snakes (which I am also terrified of!) I've spent a lot of time in places/weather out here that these animals actually do like, and I have never seen one, so you are extremely unlikely to run into any there. When I think about it, the only place I have run into a rattlesnake was in the Shenandoahs out in VA (in July.) Your brain will also probably be very occupied soaking in the beauty all around you as well -- it's the perfect distraction from the anxiety![/quote]

I live in the wilds of the west and I agree with this. I've seen rattlesnakes and cottonmouths in Virginia as well as bears, and I saw a cougar in Kentucky.  If you don't try to interact with the animals, and follow instructions re food storage, you'll be fine. Enjoy![/quote]

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