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Trail Ethics:
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Always
wear a helmet
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Cyclists should be on the
alert for wildlife. Stop and wait for the animal to move away.
All animals in the park are wild and can behave unpredictably.
Be especially wary of elk in the spring when they are calving and
again in the fall when they are mating. Use bear bells on your
bike and make noise when biking to through shrubby areas and when
approaching corners. Read " You
are in Bear Country " available at the Parks Information
Centre, to find out what to do should you encounter bear.
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Treat
other trail users with courtesy , especially on downhill
stretches. Slow down when approaching blind spots and use a
bell, horn or whistle to alert other visitors and wildlife to your
presence.
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Cycle only on designated
trails and avoid riding around mudholes which will widen that trail
and damage vegetation. Get muddy instead.
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Horses have the right of
way. In encounters with horse parties, dismount and stand a
few feet off the trail (preferably on the downhill side) until the
party has passed. When approaching from behind, stay a few
metres back to avoid being kicked.
Let horse riders know of your presence and wait for their instructions
before you pass.
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Be
prepared! Bicycles can take you farther into the backcountry
than you can walk in a day. You are responsible for your own
safety.
- Don't
litter! If you pack it in, pack it out!
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