General responsibilities

for all trail users:•

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municate. B

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ode, speed or level of skill.

•Keeprightandpassleft. W

hen passing, give a clear audible, vocal signal in advance. (B

ells may frighten horses.)

•Stayondesignatedtrails. D

on’t shortcut – especially on sw

itchbacks. This creates erosion, dam

age to wildlife habitat and new

trails w

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•Keepyourpetsonaleashandunder

controlatalltimes.

•Packoutyourlitter.

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doubt, give the other user the right of way.

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•Avoiddisturbingnaturalfeatures.

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nticipate other trail users around corners and blind spots, and be prepared to accom

modate them

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Passwithcareandalertotherusersin

advancewithavocalw

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now your ability and select

routes accordingly. Keep your bike under

control and travel at a safe speed.•

Alwaysw

earasafetyhelmet.

Equestrian responsibilities:•

Travelatasafespeed. Be especially careful

when visibility is lim

ited.•

Com

municatew

ithothertrailusers. Let others know

if your horse is safe to pass.•

Don’trideinthem

ud. If the trail is muddy,

try to use an alternate trail. Deep hoof prints

make it difficult for others to use the trail.

Hiker and jogger responsibilities:

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areofothertrailusers. Y

ield with care to equestrians.

•Avoidsteppingofftrails.

Travel and Recreate w

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Respect the Environm

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ducate Yourself, Plan Before You go

Allow

for Future Use of the O

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Formoreinform

ationpleasevisitwww.treadlightly.org

VolunteersWithoutthecountlessvolunteersw

hohelpedbuildthissystem

,thesetrailswouldnotbepossible.

Report Trail Conditions

Pleasereporttrailconditionsand/ormaintenanceneeds.

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ationaboutvolunteeringortoreporttrailconditions,pleasecall307-777-6323ore-m

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MILES

2%0.18

•Albert’s Alley

0.91•

Blue’s Cruz0.62

•Canyons Trail

5.43•

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Cliff Hanger0.74

•Crow Creek Trail

2.08•

•Crystal Ridge

2.90•

El Alto1.00

•Foxtail

0.31•

Granite Ridge2.12

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Highline0.61

•Igneoram

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•M

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•Pinball

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Rock N’ Roller1.02

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Shoreline2.63

•Skin & bones

1.39•

Slabz!0.34

•Stone Tem

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•Twin Lakes

0.43•

Lariat2.92

•The Connector

0.20•

Mustang

0.35•

Fishing Trail0.16

•Total

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