Common courtesy will go a long way toward ensuring a pleasant experience for yourself as well as others. Good practices on the trail and in the parking areas preserve the environment and our privilege of enjoying our great outdoors.
- A general rule is “Wheels yield to heels, yield to horses.” That is, vehicles, bicycles, and pedestrians yield the trail to horses.
- Read trail signage to find out what trail users you may encounter.
- Slow down or stop. Work out who will pass whom.
- Pass with care. Pass slowly. Indicate which side you will pass on.
- Travel at a safe speed, especially where visibility is limited.
- If a horse is acting up, follow the rider’s instructions.
- Litter spoils everything! Don’t drop it. Pick up after others. Pack it in, Pack it out.
- Do not pick or dig up plants
- Avoid disturbing wildlife. Observe from a distance.
- Do not disturb archaeological or historic sites.
- Keep off closed trails. Do not blaze new trails.
- Conduct yourself in a safe, courteous manner.
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