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Trail Etiquette and Safety |
All trail users Obey posted rules.
- Do not litter, disturb wildlife or make fires.
- Keep pets on a leash, clean up messes and restrain them near wildlife.
- Allow others to pass.
- Allow horses to pass; talk to them in a calm voice.
- Be courteous. Remove obstacles for others.
- Leave gates as you found them.
- Respect public and private property.
- Avoid ski tacks when hiking or snowshoeing.
- Bring lots of water.
- If camping by the trails, before making a fire it is important to call this number or follow this link to be advised of the forest watch status (updated daily). 1-866-458-8080 or http://www.gnb.ca/public/Fire-Feu/dbpmap-e.asp
Cyclists
- Stay to right side of trail.
- Always yield to other trail users.
- Ring a bell or speak to announce your presence to others.
- Slow down and use care around others.
- Ride with a friend and tell someone where you are going and when you will return.
- Stay on trail and do not ride in muddy areas.
- Avoid skidding tires.
- Wear a helmet!
Horseback riders
- Use extreme caution when tying horses, try to avoid tying them to trees and only leave them tied for a very short time and do not leave them unattended.
- Never tie horses within 200 feet of water.
- Clean up manure and hay.
- Ride in single file.
Cross-country skiers
- Ski on right side.
- Let fast skiers pass.
- Do not ruin track when getting out of it.
- Keep skies wide when breaking trail as trail narrows with use.
- Fix trail if you fall.
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