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Show THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 14 =" August 1, 2006 Trail Etiquette 7Rcecen vacvey PATIIWAYS ee Trail Enjoyment and Etiquette We hope that you are enjoying the trails in Ogden Valley this summer whether by foot, bike, or horseback! Practicing courteous trail etiquette helps to make the — experience enjoyable and safe for everyon e USDA Forest Service, which manages national forests and grasslands encompassing 193 million acres across the nation, provides the following information on trail etiquette on their website at <www.fs.fed.us> The information is a good reminder for each of us about the importance of trail etiquette. Ogden Valley Pathways would also like to hear suggestions from you regarding trail etiquette in Ogden Valley. Trail Etiquette Some of the trails you’ll visit on the forest are multi-use, meaning hikers, mountain bikers, and horseback riders may all share the same trail. A basic etiquette rule is Wheels Yield to Heels. Keep this in mind when approaching other trail users; bicyclists yield to all other users while hikers and walkers yield to horseback riders. Safety on the Trail It is every trail users responsibility and right to ensure their own safety and expect safe practices from other trail users. Exercise caution at all times, and follows guidelines and rules of the trail. Preventing accidents or injuries is the first step; acting responsibly if something does happen is the second. Always think clearly! Mind Your Manners Think of trail etiquette as a polite way to share our forest lands. It outlines guidelines for the many users that ride, walk, hike, bike, or ski trails. If you have never considered trail etiquette to be one of the more important aspects of trail use, you may want to reconsider. Trail etiquette should be a major part of any trail users experience. Trail use is a privilege that cannot be abused or disrespected, so making trail etiquette a priority allows everyone to enjoy the outdoors and have a good time while being safe and courteous. Also remember, everyone is out there for the same reasons—to enjoy nature and to enjoy what they are doing. When traveling multi-use trails, you may encounter many different forms of trail use; therefore, the user must adjust to different regulations (who passes first, who slows down, who gets the right of way). If trail users conduct themselves in an appropriate manner, and respect the environment and other users, the trail experience will only get better. Keep safety and e tiquette in mind when you are participating in trail use, this way trails will stay in good condition and the privilege will remain accessible for everyone. Basic Trail Etiquette for All Users Be aware of other trail use Stay to the right of the tail (except when passing). Slow down at corners. Always clean up after yourselves. Obey all the trail rules. Give a clear warning signal when passing: call out when approaching to pass on your left. * Always look ahead and behind when passing. * Travel at reasonable speeds. * Keep pets ona leash. Move off the trail when letting others pass. Yield to other trail-users when entering and crossing a trail. Do not disturb the wildlife and its habitat. * — Stay on the trail. Respect the environment; do not venture off the trails, which can create unauthorized new trails or shortcuts. * Do not litter. * Do not drink or contaminate water sources (wash 100 feet away from any nearby water source). Use provided toilet facilities. If you are unable to find a facility, dig a hole 6 inches deep at least 200 feet from any open water. Do not make fires; use picnic areas and grills if provided * Respect wildlife. Your surroundings are home to many plants and animals: you are the visitor. * — Obey all posted signs. These indicate special restrictions that apply to the trail you are on. HIKiNS with Animals Clean up after your animals. * Keep them on a leash or lead, except where allowed otherwise. Give larger animals the right of w: Do not let your animal disturb wildlife or other: . Keep them on the trails. Hikers, Walkers, Backpackers * Move off the trail whenever possible for other trail users. ¢« When meeting someone riding a horse, step off the trail and speak calmly. Mountain Bikers Know your ability, equipment, and the area. * Move off the trail for less mobile users. * Do not ride under conditions where you leave evidence of passing, i.e. after rain or snow. ¢ — Stay on the trail. ¢ Do not ride through streams. * Make presence known at corners or blind * spots. * Control your bicycle. Always yield at trail crossings. Equestrians/Horseback Riders * Practice minimum al techniques. * « * Observe speed lim Always clean up after your horse. Avoid campsites used by other types of trail users. * Keep horses in campsite only long enough to unpack or pack them. * — Stock tied to trees ruins trees and turf: do so only for a short i Use tie lines instead for longer stop * Never tie horses within 200 feet of lakes, streams, or springs. Historic Photo Request — Please help! As part of the 2006 pathway sections supported by Ramp, we will be including signage at the Forest Service beach accesses about wildlife. Pathways also plans to feature some of the historic sites that lie buried beneath the reservoir. We need quality historic photos of Swinetown, the Artesian Wells, and the CCC camp at Middle Inlet (Civilian Conservation Corps formed during the depression to productively employ the nation’s out of work youngmen). We would make copies and return the photos to you promptly. Please call Sharon Holmstrom at 745-6638 if you can help with this project. Donations Welcomed Please remember, your tax deductible OVP donation is used to build and maintain trails exclusively in Ogden Valley. Donations can be mailed to: OGDEN VALLEY PO BOX 684 EDEN UT 84310 PATHWAYS Ogden Valley Pathways Essays PATHWAYS Se Earlier this year, Ogden Valley Pathways sponsored their annual sixth grade Valley Elementary essay contest. This year’s theme was oe w I Can Maintain and Use Ogden Valley Path The OGDEN VALLEY NEws will be anineasome of the essays submitted by our Valley students in this and future issues. How I Can Maintain and Use Ogden Valley Pathways By Ariel Froerer, Sixth Grad Student are many wonderful things about the Ogden Valley Pathways. But these things could disappear. All the beautiful things on the paths like the trees, flowers, and wildlife could be gone. One way to help keep the pathways clean is not ride any motorized vehicles and scooters on them. The loud noises disturb the animals and could also case problems in the environment. Another way to help keep the pathways clean is to not litter and clean up any litter that you see. The litter and trash could kill animals and destroy the beauty of the paths. It is easy to pick up a piece of trash if you see it. There are many ways to help keep the pathways and environment around it clean and everyone should help keep it nice. How I Will Keep the Pathways Clean By Trevor Smith, Sixth Grade Student I will take care of the pathways when our sixth grade class goes on the pathways hike. | will be the one who is under control and not climbing on things or leaving garbage behind. I will help my peers to not do anything bad, and make sure they do good things The pathways there are really cool and clean and are really beautiful and are a big part of the community. It’s really cool that it is a non-vehicle trail so it stays in good shape and not messy. I personally really love hiking trails that are non-motorized that’s why I like this trail so much. 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