Trail Etiquette

Common Courtesy

• Respect all trail restrictions and use only trails open to your mode of transportation.
• Be considerate of others on the trail or path.
• When traveling on shared-use trails, continually watch for other types of trail-user activities.
• Slow down when sight lines are poor.
• Keep speeds low around other trail-users.
• Keep noise and dust down.
• Keep your ears open – turn down the volume on earbuds or air pods. Listening to headphones or earbuds on full-blast can make it difficult to hear and communicate with other trail-users. In some areas, it is illegal to operate vehicles or bikes with both ears covered.
• Keep pets under control. Some trails require dogs to be leashed. Be familiar with local rules.
  
  

Yielding

• Yield the right-of-way to those passing you from behind or traveling uphill.
• Motorized vehicles yield to mountain bikers, runners, hikers, and horses.
• Mountain bikers yield to runners, hikers, and horses.
• Runners and hikers yield to horses.

At all times, comply with Leave No Trace principles. Bring a suitable trash bag and leave no trash or recyclables.