Trail Etiquette

Trail Etiquette:

Safety is everyone's concern!  Here are some suggestions to ensure everyone enjoys using the trails.

• Pedestrians always have the right-of-way on the trails.

• Cyclists and in-line skaters must yield to pedestrians and please give audible warning when passing.

• Please do not litter.

• Dogs must be kept on a leash at all times. Clean-up after your pets.

• Protect and do not disturb wildlife.

• Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy. Please be aware that non-paved areas of the trails are vulnerable to damage from footwear and wheels, especially after a rain.

Glossary of Trail Terms:

Accessible: Suitable for wheelchairs, people using walking aids, or pushing baby strollers. Accessibility is determined by the trail surface and the slope/grade (whether the trail is level or steep).

Bike Lane: For bicycles only, usually within a road allowance.

Bike Path: For bicycles only, in areas other than a road allowance.

Bike Route: The overall system for cyclists, comprising lanes and paths.

Multi-Use Trail: Has a variety of surfaces (grass, pavement, asphalt, cement) and is not usually meant for motorized vehicles. The trail is for use by more than one kind of user. Multi-Use does not necessarily mean there is accessibility for wheelchairs and strollers.

On-Road: On a road or street and not apart from it, such as a laneway running alongside.

Off-Road: Apart from the road, though it may run alongside.

Slope/Grade: Gentle is 1-3%. Moderate is 4-6%. Steep is 7-9%. Not Suitable is 10% plus.