Key Points
- Uphill hikers usually have the right of way
- Bikers yield to hikers and horses
- Stay on the trail to protect desert soil
- Keep noise low and pack out all trash
A little courtesy makes every trail better for everyone. Most trails here are shared by hikers, runners, riders and dogs, so these habits matter.
Yield The Right Way
Hikers going uphill generally have the right of way, and bikers yield to hikers and horses. If you meet a horse, step to the downhill side and speak calmly so the animal knows you are a person.
Stay On The Trail
Shortcuts and side paths widen the trail and damage the fragile desert soil. Walk single file through muddy or narrow sections instead of making a new path around them.
Share The Sound
Keep music and voices low so everyone can enjoy the quiet. Use headphones, not a speaker.
Pack It In, Pack It Out
Carry out everything you bring, including food scraps and pet waste.
Do
- Say hello and pass with a smile
- Step aside to let faster hikers by
- Keep dogs under control and clean up after them
- Close gates behind you
Don’t
- Cut switchbacks or make new paths
- Play music from a speaker
- Feed or approach wildlife
- Leave trash or pet waste