Although it is beneficial in the wilderness to split into smaller groups when hiking in a large group to preserve the terrain, these smaller groups should not become too separated. Also, individual members of a hiking group should stay together. This prevents someone falling behind and becoming lost or hurt. If the group stays together, safety greatly increases. By staying together, group members can help each other out in emergency situations and normal day-to-day operations. In this way the ease and enjoyment of the trip is enhanced.