Trail Etiquette
Pemberton is unique in the fact that the trails are used by many user groups.
The PVTA is committed to fostering collaborative relationships between all users.
The PVTA is committed to fostering collaborative relationships between all users.
Right of way
Respect trail traffic direction. Let people pass & announce when you intend to... "On your left!" |
Respect
Respecting Trail habitat, vegetation change and loss. |
Pack it in-Pack it out
Always take your trash home & leave no trace. |
Right of way
Pemberton really does have it all. Give each other a hand and help each other out - that's community.
Trails for all. Let faster trail users pass, step aside and wait until the trail is clear. Hiking or Trail Running on mountain bike trails? Watch out and get ready to move, especially on downhill trails, a good call out for your group "biker down".
Bikes, dogs and horses don't usually mix well so give horses a wide berth. Stop, let the rider know and give clear signals. Leash your dog, especially if you are walking on horse trails. Be kind and show respect.
Trails for all. Let faster trail users pass, step aside and wait until the trail is clear. Hiking or Trail Running on mountain bike trails? Watch out and get ready to move, especially on downhill trails, a good call out for your group "biker down".
Bikes, dogs and horses don't usually mix well so give horses a wide berth. Stop, let the rider know and give clear signals. Leash your dog, especially if you are walking on horse trails. Be kind and show respect.
Respect
Respect for the land, the environment and each other.
Pack it in-pack it out
Leave no trace.
TopTip: Grab a doggie bag, stuff it in your pack and help your trail out with some good karma grabs.
TopTip: Grab a doggie bag, stuff it in your pack and help your trail out with some good karma grabs.
Be bear aware
The peak time for most wildlife activity is dawn and dusk. Be especially alert during these times.
When on trail:
- Make noise. Don’t surprise a bear. Whoop & holler, sing out laud and get chatty, especially if you are solo.
- Be alert. Watch for tracks and scat. In Spring, green poop means fresh (grass), in summer and fall the scat may be more red (it's berry season). Try and think ahead about what you might do if a bear is around the next corner.
- Stay together. Hike, bike and ride in groups and don’t let children or dogs wander, especially if you sense something. Try and keep dogs on leash. Dogs and bears don't mix well and dogs have been known to bring a bear back to their human.
- Carry bear spray, know how to use it and practice.
Camping?
Use the triangle approach. Set up your tent, cooking area and food storage areas in a triangle pattern, about 50 m apart.
Use the triangle approach. Set up your tent, cooking area and food storage areas in a triangle pattern, about 50 m apart.
