Surprising to many- llamas create as much trail impact as the average deer! Their padded, two-toed feet give them excellent grip and cause less trail damage than hooved animals. They are able to go off trail and in places that mules and deer cannot go.In fact- an average horse or mule is equal to 18 llamas as far as trail impact goes. Not only are they calm and easy to manage, but a pair of llamas can carry 150lbs of your group’s gear, allowing for many luxuries you would not consider bringing into the backcountry otherwise! Llamas truly make the best trail companions. Llamas don’t whinny or bray—they mostly hum—so they don’t disrupt the backcountry vibe. Many people find hiking with llamas relaxing and fun; they have curious, gentle personalities, and kids or beginners can lead a llama, making trips incredibly memorable!