Trail Rules

Different users have different ways of enjoying the trail. For the safety of all users, please follow these guidelines. Remember that children don't know the rules of the road yet, so they may be unaware that they are to stay on the right and pass on the left or give audible signals, for example.

Greenway Rules and Regulations

• Keep to the Right and Pass on the Left: Look ahead and behind to make sure your lane is clear before you pull out and around other users. Faster traffic must always yield to slower traffic and oncoming users.
  
  
• Wear a Helmet: Cyclists, in-line skaters, and horseback riders should wear a helmet when using the trail.
  
  
• Be Courteous to Other Trail Users: Trail users have a variety of skill levels. Maintain a safe speed at all times. Be respectful. Be polite.
  
  
• Give an Audible Warning When Passing: Be courteous and give a clear warning signal when approaching from behind. Give others ample time to respond. Use a bell or voice signal such as "passing on your left!"
  
  
• Do Not Block the Trail: Never use more than half of the trail. If you are in a group, move into a single file line at the far right of the trail when others approach from either direction.
  
  
• Obey Signage: Always stop for traffic at roadways and intersections. Remember, cross traffic is not required to stop at many trail crossings. When entering or crossing the trail, yield to users already using the trail.
  
  
• Stay on Your Trail: Horses are permitted only on the designated horse trail.
  
  
• Adhere to Trail Hours: Hours of operation are established for a reason: safety. The trail is open from DAWN until DUSK, seven days a week. Trail use outside these hours is prohibited.
  
  
• Clean up Your Litter: Please keep the trail clean for other users to enjoy.
  
  
• Keep Pets on a Leash: Keep pets on a short, secure, and tethered leash at all times. Pull in your leash when bikes, rollerbladers, or joggers near. Keep pets off of private property and clean up after them.
  
  
• No Motorized Vehicles: Motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles, all-terrain vehicles, scooters, and go-carts are prohibited.
  
  
• Show Respect: Respect the privacy of adjacent landowners and do not enter landowners' property. Those responsible for defacing or damaging the trail will be prosecuted.
  
  
• Camp Fires Are Not Permitted: Fires, for any purpose, are prohibited within the Cardinal Greenways trail system. Any person caught lighting a fire for any purpose will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
  
  
• USERS OF THE TRAIL DO SO AT THEIR OWN RISK.