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If you see or hear equestrians approaching, step off the trail to give them the right of way and remain motionless until they pass. Bicyclists should slow down and call out when approaching hikers, and dismount when near horses. Whenever possible, if a route described in this guide has a segment closed to bicycles, alternate trails are suggested. Some agencies close their trails to bicycles and horses during wet weather, often with special gates that allow hikers to pass through. Call ahead, and have an alternate route selected. (Agency phone numbers and their website addresses are listed in ssss1.)

Dogs (and other pets) are not allowed on the trails in any Bay Area state park, and there are restrictions at other parks and open spaces as well. In areas where dogs are allowed, they generally must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet long. Some agencies allow dogs off-leash, but the dogs must be under immediate voice command of the person they are with, and must never be allowed to threaten or harm people or wildlife. People with dogs must clean up after their pets and obey all posted rules and regulations. Routes open to dogs are noted in this book.