ECTA Trail Etiquette
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Trail Etiquette

1. Obey ALL posted signs and trail regulations
2. Greet and thank landowners for allowing use of their property
3. Respect landowners' privacy (talk softly when passing residences)
4. Leave all gates in the position you find them
5. Do not smoke in the woods or on private land
6. Share the trails. If we don’t share, we all will lose!
   
   Riders
   Let mountain bikes pass when it is safe to do so. As a rule, they go faster than horses.
   Stay off trials when they are wet; if you leave a hoof print, it is too wet.
   Ride on the edge of fields only unless otherwise indicated
   Alert other trail users when you approach from the rear and ask permission to pass
   Approach and pass other trail users at a walk
   Walk by stabled or pastured animals
   Ride single file on the road
   Stay off cross country ski tracks
   Do not bring your dog when riding
   Acknowledge motorists who slow down or stop
   
   Walkers
   Let mountain bikers and horses pass. Please do not hide in the trees. It scares the horses.
   
   Mountain Bikers
   Say "hello" when you come up behind horses and hikers. You don’t realize how quiet you are. When meeting horses face on, please stop and say "hi." It helps the horses to not be afraid of you.
   
7. Absolutely no motor vehicles should be used where prohibited.
8. If you are leaving prints (hoof, tire, or boot), it is too wet to be where you are.
9. Whatever you take onto the trails, PLEASE take it out when you leave. No trash!
10. If you bring your dog (where allowed), please make sure it is well behaved. Pick up after your dog. Don’t let it harass wildlife