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 TRAIL SAFETY TIPS
As a Trail Watch volunteer, you set an example for safe and appropriate trail behaviors for all users. Please remember the following guidelines:
Trail Safety
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Be aware of your surroundings at all times.
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Walk confidently.
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Look people in the eye as you pass them. This lets others know you are aware of their presence.
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Wear shoes and clothing that allows freedom of movement.
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Do not wear head phones while exercising. Being able to hear will allow you to sense someone that you may not be able to see such as a passing cyclist.
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Lock your vehicle. Do not leave valuables such as purses, wallets or cell phones inside.
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Carry a cell phone in case of emergency.
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If approached by a stranger do not allow yourself to be distracted.
Summer Trail Etiquette
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Be considerate of others.
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Give an audible warning before blind turns and when passing others.
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Bicyclists should give an audible warning and stop for all equestrians.
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Keep right except to pass.
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Use authorized trails. Respect closures.
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Keep dogs on a leash.
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Use caution around dogs, horses and wildlife.
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Minimize trail erosion. Avoid muddy trails and shortcuts.
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Don’t litter. Pack out what you pack in.
Winter Trail Etiquette
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Be considerate of others.
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Do not take dogs, horses or Mt. bikes on designated ski trails.
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Travel in the indicated direction of traffic to help prevent accidents and damage to the tracks.
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Do not skate ski across diagonal / classical ski tracks.
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Don't become a trail obstacle whether skiing as a group or stopping where other skiers can not see you.
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Dog mushing trails are closed to all other users due to the speeds of the dog teams and safety reasons.
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Watch for grooming / maintenance equipment any time of the day or night.
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You were once a beginner. Please be respectful and considerate of others ability. If you fall, please fill in the hole.
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Be prepared to be safe. Be aware of conditions and plan your trail experience accordingly.
Trail Watch Emergency Numbers
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Crime in progress, serious injury, life-
threatening injury
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9-1-1 APD Emergency Dispatch
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Suspicious activity (strange behavior, threatening presence, loitering)
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786-8900 APD Non-emergency hotline
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Incidents involving domestic animals
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343-8119 MOA Animal Control
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Trail erosion, trail obstruction, graffiti, trail hazards
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343-8277 MOA Trail Maintenance
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Illegal camps or litter related to alcohol or public inebriation
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563-3815 Ext. 225 ANC Responsible Beverage Retailers Association
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