Quick Tip – Hiking Right of Way

Believe it or not, just like on roads, trails have right of way “rules”. Knowing and following them make for a more enjoyable hike for everyone! Tip

Yield the trail to uphill hikers. It’s easier to resume a faster downhill pace; Unless of course you’re the uphill hiker and you’re burnt and want to use a passerby as an excuse to rest…
If you’re moving fast, call out to hikers ahead of you. Indicate how you will pass (think “on your left” like bikers call out.)
Dog hikers should have dogs on leash and yield to everyone. Heel your best friend around hikers with kids or other dogs.
Make your presence known to horseback riders.
When you yield – do so downhill and off trail as best as possible. Go for a durable vegetation free surface if you can.

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