Trail Etiquette 101
Leave No Trace
- Pack out what you pack in.
- Dispose of trash and waste properly (that includes pet waste).
- Toilet paper is trash too. Pack it out.
Share the Trail
- Slow down, communicate and be courteous to other trail users.
- Make yourself known.
- Be aware of your surroundings.
- Do not disturb wildlife.
Yield to Others
- Let fellow trail users know you are coming.
- Strive to make each pass safe and courteous.
- Hikers coming uphill have the right of way. If you’re descending the trail, step aside and give space to the people climbing up.
- Bicyclists yield to hikers and horses or other pack stock, while hikers yield to horses and other pack stock.
Stay on the Trail
- Keep singletrack single and respect the surrounding environment and landscape.
- If a trail is too wet and muddy, turn back and save the hike for another day.
- Walking around a muddy trail can damage the ecosystems that surround the trail. Stay on the trail.
Be a Good Trail Steward
- Only use open, legal trails.
- Encourage your friends and family to be good trail stewards.
Be Prepared
- Plan ahead and be self-sufficient.
- Bring water, food, layers, and first aid-care.
- Start early and always have a Plan B.