New Trail Etiquette

Information is changing daily with the current pandemic around COVID-19. We have gone from groups of 250, to groups of 50, to social distancing, to physical distancing, to stay home and only recreate with family members... all within a week.

We want to strongly encourage everyone to consider the following when planning their workouts, whether they are PACE recommended or individual, moving forward:

1. Run solo or with those members of your immediate family only. Recommendations have changed as of Saturday and contact with anyone outside of your house is only if necessary, at which time you're to stay 6 feet away. This no longer means running with a buddy and "social distancing".
2. The trails are seeing an influx of traffic, which is awesome as it shows families are choosing fresh air and nature as a way to cope and support mental health. If possible, try to train outside of peak times.
3. As you train more on your own be sure to familiarize yourself with KNOW BEFORE YOU GO trip planning
4. If you are on the trail and see others, 

• practice social distancing of at least 6 feet and know what it looks like.
• warn other trail users of your presence and as you pass to allow proper distance and step off trails to allow others to pass, keeping minimum recommended distances at all times.
• signal your presence with your voice or a bell if you have one on your bike, for example.
• be sure to pack out what you pack in and let's be even more environmentally conscientious not to leave a trace.

5. Please don't use the trails if you have symptoms, cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing and hold back on the farms blow. Wash your hands before you go, take hand sanitizer with you and wash your hands when you're home.

Our local parks, trails and open spaces have always served as places where people can find respite and seek peace and restoration. During this time of uncertainty, these places are needed now more than ever. While there are lots of things we can't control right now, how we choose to move outdoors is something we can.

​Thank you for your cooperation and leading by example so we can all contribute to setting a new standard within our community. Together, we are helping keep one another and our community healthy and safe.