Use hand signals to notify oncoming riders of the number of riders behind you
Observe vehicles in front of you - to stay on trail, and to react to upcoming
conditions
Keep sound down in sensitive areas
Stay on trails to avoid widening
Stay on designated trails, don’t take shortcuts or cut switchbacks
Ride over obstacles, not around them
Stay to the right on trails in anticipation of oncoming traffic
Obey signs and warnings
Be courteous and mindful of others
Share the trail - yield to hikers, bikers, and horses
Respect wildlife
Give vehicles going uphill the right of way
Turn parallel along dune crest to avoid steep drop-offs or collision with other
riders
Never stop or park on the trail
Never consume alcohol or other intoxicants before or when riding
Pack it in, pack it out - avoid any littering
Follow Tread Lightly! Principles
Travel Responsibly on land by staying on designated roads, trails
and area. Go over, not around, obstacles to avoid widening the trails. Cross streams
only at designated fords. When possible, avoid wet, muddy trails
Respect the Rights of Others including private property owners, all
recreational trail users, campers and others so they can enjoy their recreational
activities undisturbed. Leave gates as you find them. Yield right of way to those
passing you or going uphill
Educate Yourself prior to your trip by obtaining travel maps and
regulations from public agencies. Plan for your trip, take recreation skills classes
and know how to operate your equipment safely
Avoid Sensitive Areas on land such as meadows, lake shores, wetlands
and streams. Always ride with caution any time water is present. Wet soils are more
susceptible to damage. Riding along river and stream beds causes erosion and habitat
destruction. Stay on designated routes. This protects wildlife habitats and
sensitive soils from damage. Don’t disturb historical, archeological or
paleontological sites
Do your part by modeling appropriate behavior, leaving the area
better than you found it, properly disposing of waste, minimizing the use of fire,
avoiding the spread of invasive species and repairing degraded areas