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Every day hikers, runners, bicyclists, equestrians, people with disabilities, and people walking their dogs enjoy the wonderful trails in the Gallatin Valley and surrounding mountains. With so many types of trails and users, it is crucial that people understand how to share the trails with others so that all may have a safe and positive experience.
Respect other users, expect other users.
- Be friendly and courteous to other trail users.
- Share the trail. Ride, walk or run on the right, pass on the left.
- Stay on the trail. Creating your own trail or cutting switchbacks creates erosion, damages habitat and causes new trails which can't be maintained.
- Don’t ride on muddy trails.
- Stay alert. Horses and slower moving individuals may be startled by faster moving trail users. Anticipate other trail users around corners and blind spots.
- Respect trail postings & signs.
- Dogs should be kept on leashes and under control to avoid chasing wildlife. Clean up after your dog.
- Respect wildlife.
- Leave no trace. Pack out your litter.
- Respect private property.
- Avoid spreading noxious weeds.
Who yields to whom? A good rule of thumb is to yield to slower users.
- Always yield to equestrians.
- Bicyclists yield to equestrians, runners and hikers.
- Runners and hikers yield to equestrians.
- Downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic. When in doubt, give the other
user the right of way.
- When in a group, avoid blocking the trail.
When you meet horses on the trail…say hello!
- Horses and slower moving individuals may be startled by faster moving trail users.
- Make your presence known to other trail users well in advance, particularly when approaching from behind.
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