Trail Etiquette
- Be friendly and courteous
- Share the trail. Ride, walk or run in the right, pass on the left.
- Stay on the trail. Creating your own trail or cutting switchbacks create erosion, damages habitat and creates new trails that can’t be maintained.
- Bicyclists yield to equestrians, runners and hikers. Keep your bike under control and at a safe speed.
- Runners and hikers yield to equestrians.
- Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give the others user the right of way.
- Use unpaved trails only when they are dry, not muddy or wet, to avoid leaving ruts or prints.
- Warn people when you are planning to pass. Use your voice to warn equestrians, not bells or horns. Bells or horns may frighten horses.
- Anticipate other trail users around corners and blind spots.
- Ride within your ability at all times.
- Respect wildlife.
- Use caution when using headphones. You may not be able to hear people trying to warn you.
- When a horse approaches, move off the trail.
- Leave no trace. Pack out your litter.
- Dogs should be kept on leashes and under control.
- Respect private property.
Source: Trails Coalition
