Hello. I am planning on taking my first backpacking trip in the near future, and I've been reading a lot of tips and advice for new backpackers. I have selected a trail in the Olympic National Forest for the trip.

One issue that concerns me which I have not seen addressed anywhere is the security/vulnerability of my vehicle at the trailhead. I fear that I'm going to return from my backpacking trip to find that my vehicle has either been stolen from the trailhead, or has had a window smashed by burglars. Is this a common problem? Has anyone here ever had problems with their vehicle being broken into and burglarized at a trailhead?