• Respect the trails -- clean up your litter (pack out what is packed in); protect the trail environment, e.g. do not remove things that belong on trails or blaze new trails.
• Become the eyes and ears of the trail system. Report problems, e.g. washed out bridges or downed trees and debris to the park's maintenance system.
• Give back to the trails you use -- get involved with the trails maintenance.
• Share the trails -- cyclists yield to all other trail users and hikers yield to equestrians.
• On crowded trails, proceed single file.
• Slower traffic should keep to the right of the trail; faster users pass on the left.
• Do not pass on narrow bends -- pass only when you can clearly see the trail and traffic approaching from the opposite direction.
• When passing other trail users, provide adequate warning and reduce speed.
• Animals on the trail may act unexpectedly. If you are unsure about approaching someone with a horse or dog, ask the handler for guidance.
• Tread gently when the trails are muddy; footprints, bicycle ruts, and hoofprints can damage the trails.
• If you choose to wear a stereo/headphone set, make sure that the volume neither prevents you from hearing what is happening around you nor disturbs the other trail users.
• If you come upon an injured rider (horse or bicycle), get help immediately. If you come upon a riderless horse, do not approach the horse if you are uncomfortable with horses -- seek professional help. If you choose to approach the horse, speak softly to let it know you are there -- do not chase it. Approach it from the side.

Etiquette for Equestrians

• Make sure your horse has the temperament and training for riding on congested public trails. Busy multi-use trails are not the proper place for schooling green horses.
• Advise other trail users of your horse's temperament, e.g. a horse with a tendency to kick should always wear a red ribbon on the tail or a stallion should wear a yellow ribbon. Assume that not everyone will know what these ribbons mean, so be prepared to explain or take the necessary precautions to avoid trouble.
• Obey posted speed/gait limits and use common sense in crowded areas. Cantering/galloping on crowded trails endangers everyone.
• Move to the right to allow faster trail users to pass.
• Announce your intentions to pass other trail users and reduce speed in order to pass safely. Pass on the left only.
• Remove your horse from the trail if you begin experiencing behavior problems.
• Stay on equestrian approved trails.
• As a courtesy to others in your group, use appropriate hand signals for turning, slowing, etc., and give verbal warning for dangers on the trail (e.g. holes, low branches).
• Remember that other trail users may not be familiar with horses or their reactions to new experiences. Your horse may be another trail users introduction to horses, what you do is a reflection of the local horse community. Cheerfully answer questions about your horse. You are an ambassador for the entire equestrian community.
• Do not clean out your trailer in the parking area.
• On multiple use trails, step off the trail (if possible) if your horse needs to relieve himself or kick the droppings off the trail.

Etiquette For Cyclists

• Approach and pass other trail users with care -- you are obligated to yield to all other trail users. When approaching from behind, announce yourself ( and the number of other cyclists in your group) well in advance so that you do not startle other trail users. Reduce speed in order to pass safely. Pass horses as far to the left as possible to avoid unintentional contact. Red ribbons in a horse's tail are an indication that it may kick if approached too closely from behind.
• Stay on approved bicycle trails.
• Obey posted speed/gait limits and use common sense in crowded areas.
• Approach blind curves with caution -- assume someone is coming in the opposite direction.
• Use the appropriate hand signals for turning, stopping, etc.
• Should your approach cause a horse to spook or become frightened, be considerate and stop. Wait for the rider to tell you that it is OK to pass.
• Be a positive reflection of the local cycling community.

Etiquette for Hiker/Joggers

• Stay to the right of the trail -- pass on the left.
• Always yield to equestrians.
• If you wish to approach a horse, ask the rider for guidance. If you are with a child when you come upon a horse, hold the child's hand, and stay to the front (but not directly in front) of the horse. Do not approach a horse from behind. Most equestrians will gladly let you and your child pet their horses, but always ask their permission first.
• Announce yourself when overtaking other trail users.
• When hiking/jogging with a dog, obey posted leash regulations. Keep a short leash on your dog when passing (or being passed by) horses, cyclists, or other pedestrians. Remember that other trail users may be frightened by your dog and be unsure how to pass safely.
• Stay on marked trails, do not cut new trails.