Do you know the yield triangle? You can learn more about the seventh Leave No Trace Principle: Be Considerate of Others. We all enjoy the outdoors, and even though we may do different activities to enjoy it, we can still work together and share our outdoor spaces to have a great time.
Please be considerate of others when you hit the trails. The yield triangle is an easy and effective technique for enjoying the trails with everyone. The first rule of the yield triangle is that all assisted device users have the right of way at all times. All trail users should communicate with assisted device users to allow them to pass safely.
The second rule of the yield triangle is that bikers yield to all other users on a multi-use trail. Since bikers hold a mechanical advantage, these users should be in control of their speed at all times on a multi-use trail.
The third rule of the yield triangle is that hikers must be aware of their surroundings yield to assisted device users and have the right of way when seeing a biker.
Thank you for being safe and sharing the trails.
Here are some other tips to Be Considerate of Others:
• Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience.
• Be courteous. Yield to other users on the trail.
• Take breaks and camp away from trails and other visitors.
• Let nature’s sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.