Suggested General Rules of the Trail

Be Courteous to other users
Be Predictable
Do not Block the Trail
Stay on the trail -Keep right, except when passing
Pass on the left
Alert others when you are about to pass
Slower traffic has the right of way
Do not skid on the trails
Bikes yield to all users
Hikers yield to horses
Bicyclists dismount in yielding to horses
Respect trail closures
Do not ride on wet trails -Use a helmet and gloves when riding bicycles
Respect private property

IMBA Rules of the Trail

Ride on open trails only
Leave no trace
Control your bicycle
Always yield trail
Never spook animals
Plan ahead
Respect other users
Expect other users

Signage

Signs help manage your trail system by providing general information, regulations, warnings and interpretive information. Signage should be consistent with the information style already in use by the Park. Signs should be located at trailheads, trail junctions, destinations, convergence points with roads and motorized trail-use and interpretive locations.

Trailhead Signs

Signs indicating permitted uses
Trail courtesy signs and user etiquette signs
Directional signs and trail map, with map holder
Interpretive brochures and map holder
Visitor registration box
Addtional access points should be signed to a lesser degree

Directional Signs

Signs indicating route name, direction, mileage of trail and mileage to junctions
Signs indicating routes back to the trailhead, Park facilities and campgrounds

Regulatory Signs

Stop signs should be placed at all road crossings for both trail and road users
Cross-walks should be well delineated on road surface
Accesible trails should be signed with appropriate symbols and warnings for both the trail user and motorist

Interpretive Signs

Signs should be spaced to keep information and visitor use dispersed
Signs shall be desriptive or numeric to coincide with printed brochures
Informative signs shall be placed along trail to blend into its natural surroundings