Following a few rules of trail etiquette can help maintain and preserve our trails, keeping them clean and safe for everyone.

Pets on Trails Users of City trails and pathways are asked to kindly clean up after their pets and keep them leashed. The fine for not cleaning up after your pet is $200 while the fine for animals not on a leash or running at large is $50.

Littering Please do not litter the trails. Dispose of garbage at home or at garbage containers so that we may keep our trails and pathways beautiful for everyone to enjoy. Those found littering will be given a summons to appear in provincial court.

Bicycle Safety The user of the road is solely responsible for risk encountered while cycling. The County of Lambton assumes no responsibility for the safe conditions of its road. The trail is not maintained during the winter season. Any maintenance is done voluntarily. Use at your own risk.

General Rules for all Trail Users

• Obey all posted "trail use" rules.
• No motorized vehicles.
• Do not litter.
• Show courtesy to other trail users at all times.
• Always stay to the right side of the trail.
• Give an audible warning and use caution when overtaking other trail users.
• Move off the trail surface when stopped, to allow others to pass.
• Use caution approaching driveways.
• Keep pets on a short leash.
• Clean up after pets - stoop and scoop!
• Wear proper safety equipment.
• Respect public and private property.

Cyclists and Skaters "Wheels Yield to Heels"

• Yield to other trail users at all times.
• Wear an MTO approved helmet and appropriate safety gear.
• Stay to the right except when passing.
• Slow down and use caution when approaching or overtaking another trail user.
• Announce your presence with a bell or quiet greeting and pass slowly.
• Never use the trails to race.
• Travel slowly and always stay under control.
• Avoid harsh skids and any braking action that will destroy the trail surface.
• Stay in single file in congested areas.

Trail Safety Tips

• Never attempt to walk, bike, run or skate the trail alone. There is safety in numbers!
• Whether biking or skating, be sure to wear the proper safety equipment. Helmets are a proven life saver!
• Watch for vehicles entering or leaving driveways or park enterances.
• Use the trail between dawn and dusk only.
• Always be in control of your speed and avoid conflicts with other trail users.
• Walk single file on the right when being passed.
• Be aware of your impact on other trail users.
• If you stop, get off the trail.
• Be aware of and follow all trail signs.