Who Goes First? Here Are the Rules for Proper Trail Etiquette

If you’re hiking on a trail and approaching another hiker, biker or horseback rider, do you know who goes first? The question seems simple, but many people outdoors don’t know the answer.

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Arizona State Parks recently shared a graphic to help remind everyone whose turn it is.

• First, runners, hikers and bike riders should all yield to equestrians.
• Next up, downhill traffic should yield to uphill traffic, so if you’re hiking down a mountain, you should move for those coming up.
• Finally, cyclists need to yield to everyone.
• If you’re unsure, you can always give other trail users the right of way.

The widely accepted trail etiquette exists for safety and to ensure everyone has a great time outdoors.

Here’s some other outdoor etiquette to remember when visiting national parks. 

Source: https://outdoors.com/who-goes-first-here-are-the-rules-for-proper-trail-etiquette/