Depends on where you go. In the East due to trees and deep valleys GPS is of limited value, most maps are 10 years out of date, and cell coverage doesn't exist. The way back always looks different. Leave some orange tape as you go out and remove as you return, Hansel.

I would suggest you do a combo of trail and short trips off the beatin path. Mother nature is not very forgivin. I sail a boat and I've had times where I ventured into waters I shouldn't have and was glad to be back in the channel.

Leave a plan, time to be back, and a general area for search.