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 Wear a helmet and other safety gear if you’re cycling or in-line skating.

 Consider visibility. Wear reflective clothing, use bicycle lights, or bring flashlights or helmet-mounted lights for tunnel passages or twilight excursions.

 Keep moving, and don’t block the trail. When taking a rest, turn off the trail to the right. Groups should avoid congregating on or blocking the trails. If you have an accident on the trail, move to the right as soon as possible.

 Bicyclists yield to all other trail users. Pedestrians yield to horses. If in doubt, yield to all other trail users.

 Dogs are permitted on most trails, but some trails through parks, wildlife refuges, or other sensitive areas may not allow pets; it’s best to check the trail website before your visit. If pets are permitted, keep your dog on a short leash and under your control at all times. Remove dog waste in a designated trash receptacle.

 Teach your children these trail essentials, and be especially diligent to keep them out of faster-moving trail traffic.