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Trail ethics

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which can leave hiking trails impassable. ORV proponents argue that legal use taking place under planned access along with the multiple environment and trail conservation efforts by ORV groups will mitigate these issues. Groups such as the Blue-ribbon Coalition advocate Treadlightly, which is the
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Trail users tend to avoid impacting on the land through which they travel. Users can avoid impact by staying on established trails, and durable surfaces, not picking plants, or disturbing wildlife, and carrying garbage out. The
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movement offers a set of guidelines for low-impact hiking: "Leave nothing but footprints. Take nothing but photos. Kill nothing but time. Keep nothing but memories".
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Sometimes conflicts can develop between different types of users of a trail or pathway. Etiquette has developed to minimize such interference. Examples include:
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hikers and riders on horses (equestrians), unless the trail is clearly designated and marked for bike-only travel. Hikers yield to equestrians.
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Trail users generally avoid making loud sounds, such as shouting or loud conversation, playing music, or the use of mobile phones.
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When two groups meet on a steep trail, a custom has developed in some areas whereby the group moving uphill has the
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has been criticized by some members of the government and environmental organizations including the
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The feeding of wild animals is dangerous and can cause harm to both the animals and to other people.
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http://www.mnresponsiblerec.org/Library/reports/Off-roadvehicledamageinDuluth.htm
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http://www.wilderness.org/OurIssues/ORV/index.cfm?TopLevel=Home
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responsible use of public lands used for off-road activities.
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http://www.sierraclub.org/policy/conservation/offroad.asp
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hikers
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environmental ethics
human rights
humans
nature
pedestrians
dog walkers
hikers
backpackers
mountain bikers
equestrians
hunters
off-road vehicles

right-of-way
Leave No Trace

Stanley Park
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British Columbia
pedestrians
cyclists
public land
Sierra Club
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pollution
trail
erosion

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