Arizona's White Mountains
BE COURTEOUS!
Thank you for taking the time to read about sharing the trail.
More and more people are discovering the pleasures that trails offer and as a
result our trails are getting more crowded. With the crowding comes the need
for more awareness of general guidelines for wise trail use. Such guidelines
can enable you and your fellow trail users to have the satisfying experience
you are looking for. The following guidelines apply to hikers/joggers, trail
stocks (such as horses, llamas, etc.), and mountain bicyclists.
TRAIL STOCK
*Travel at a safe speed and be especially careful when visibility
is limited.
*Remember that trail stock can be intimidating to other trail
users, do communicate to those you meet on the trail.
*If the trail is soft and muddy, try to use an alternate trail.
Deep hoof ruts make it difficult for others to use the trail.
*Do not allow trail stock to stand unattended or be insecurely
tied. Use picket lines when staying in one location for an extended
period.
*Alternate pack stock (llamas, goats, etc.) is becoming more
popular. Except for horses, all other users yield to alternative pack
stock.
HIKERS/JOGGERS
*Listen for other trail users and yield with care to trail stock.
Act calmly around trail stock.
*Keep your pet under control or on a leash when passing other
trail users.
*Joggers yield to trail stock and hikers.
BICYCLISTS
*Bicyclists yield to all other trail users.
*When approaching a horse or other trail stock, announce your
presence, and then pass slowly or stop and ask if safe to pass.
*Keep your speed down to a reasonable pace. Approach each bend as
if someone were around the corner.
*Know what areas are open for bicycling use and always stay on
approved trails. Riding off-trail damages resources and threatens other users
and wildlife.
General Trail Guidelines
*Respect the land--don't shortcut the trail.
*Avoid wet trails if possible and avoid cutting new trails.
*Keep to the right of the trail--save the left for passing.
*Downhill traffic yields to uphill traffic.
*Adjust your pace when approaching other users.
*When overtaking another user, announce your intentions.
*When in a group, don't block the trail. Allow enough room for
other users.
*Joggers yield to trail stock and hikers. All trail users yield
the right-of-the-way to trail stock.
(For more information on sharing the trail, call the Trail
Coordinator at Arizona State Parks--542-4174. You may also call State Parks for
an Adopt-A-Trail Handbook or State Trail Guide.)
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