Belling Ham Trail Guide

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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT, 3424 Meridian, Bellingham, WA 98225Telephone: (360)676-6985, Fax: (360)647-6367, TTY: (360)738-7366www.cob.org/parks/

A Message from Paul LeutholdDirector of Bellingham Parks and Recreation

Trails and greenways provide a vital opportunity for people to participate

in outdoor recreation pursuits. In addition to providing the traditionalbenefits of open space and recreation, trails also provide economicbenefit to the community and play a beneficial role in preserving andrestoring the natural world within close proximity to where we live. TheCity of Bellingham is very proud of its trail/greenway system and ofearning the distinction as a "Trail City USA". I welcome you to use andenjoy these corridors!


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Bay to Baker Trail

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Squalicum Park

Cornwall

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Lake Sunset

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South Bay Trail /

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Big Rock

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A full-size version of this map is available at theBellingham Parks and Recreation Main Office,

3424 Meridian Street, Bellingham, WA, 98225

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BAY TO BAKER TRAIL AND LITTLE SQUALICUM PARK

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONFrom the parking lot on Marine Drive, follow the connector path to themain trail. Go left to go to Birchwood Park, Squalicum Creek Park andCornwall Park. Go right from Birchwood Park, down the trail that windsthrough Squalicum Creek Park to bike lanes on Squalicum Parkway. Gostraight from Birchwood Park to bike lanes on Squalicum Parkway viaNorthwest Rd. Bridge (Dismount to cross railroad spur under theNorthwest Ave. bridge). Go left from Birchwood Park to connect toCedarwood Ave. for access to the Birchwood Business District. Go rightfrom the parking lot connector path to access the beach.

From the parking lot at the west end of Roeder Avenue, the trail starts

as a beach walk on sand and cobblestones along the Bellingham Bayshoreline (not accessible at high tide).

Approaching Little Squalicum Park from the beach, the path to the leftgets you onto the main route described above. The path to the right willtake you to Eldridge Avenue or Bellingham Technical College.

TRAILHEADSParking lots at:1. the west end of Roeder Ave., west of Seaview Lane;2. at Birchwood Park on Cedarwood; 3. at Little Squalicum Park ParkingLot. Parking is allowed at Bellingham Technical College (BTC) onweekends and when classes are not in session. BTC parking lot closesperiodically. Walk in access from neighborhood streets.

MILEAGE

0.7 mile Squalicum Beach to Pinewood Ave. /Patton St.

1.2 miles Squalicum Beach to Squalicum Parkway at theNorthwest Ave. Bridge.

0.5 miles - Northwest Ave. bridge to Cornwall Park.

1.2 Miles Squalicum Creek Park starting at Squalicum Pkwy. andgoing to the beach.

Little Squalicum Park is a community park established in 1976.Facilities include beach, trails, interpretive displays and parking. LittleSqualicum Creek runs through this park. Abandoned coal mines can beseen from the trail.


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CIVIC FIELD PARK TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONEasy gravel trail winds through woods, then east along Frank GeriFields, then makes a loop through woods east of Puget St. This trailconnects to Salmon Park trails and will eventually connect to WhatcomCreek Trail.

TRAILHEADUse the large parking lot at Puget St. and Civic Field Way. Take thesidewalk on Potter St. west past the Sportsplex to the trail entranceacross from the baseball stadium.

MILEAGE

1.2 mile loop. See map

Civic Field Park is a community park established in the mid-1950s.Facilities include football/soccer field, track and field facilities, fourlighted and two unlighted softball fields, baseball field, aquatic center,playground, skate park, privately operated indoor ice and soccer facility,parking, restrooms and trails.


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CONNELLY CREEK TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONFlat terrain along Connelly Creek through wooded canopy and openmeadows.

TRAILHEADSLimited parking on gravel shoulder at the south access on Donovan Ave.at 30th St. North access is on Ferry Ave. east of Sehome High Schoolnear Bill McDonald Parkway. Follow the sidewalk on the south side ofDonovan west for one block to Happy Valley Park where the trailcontinues south to Old Fairhaven Parkway. There are numerousneighborhood access points.

MILEAGE 1 mile - Ferry Ave. to Donovan Ave.

Connelly Creek Nature Area was established in 1981. Some of thelargest Sitka Spruce trees in the city are found near the creek.

Happy Valley Park is a neighborhood park established in 1995.Facilities include playground, picnic table and trails.


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CORNWALL PARK TRAILS

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONMulti-purpose level gravel and paved trails in the park interior. Dirt trailsin wooded areas.

TRAILHEADS: Three main park entrances and parking areas:

Meridian St. at Squalicum Parkway.

Meridian St. at Maplewood Ave.

North end of Cornwall Ave.

MILEAGE: See map

Cornwall Park is a community park established in 1909. Facilities

include two picnic shelters, two playgrounds, a spray pool (opening in2004), disc golf, trails, restrooms, parking, basketball court, tenniscourts, multi-purpose field, horseshoe courts, barbecue grills and picnictables. Squalicum Creek provides seasonal interest with salmon runsand waterfalls.

Maps of the Cornwall Park disc golf course and a brochure detailingCornwall Park history are available at the Cornwall Park office.

BUG LAKE TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONUnimproved dirt trails on south bank of the lake with some unbridgedcreek crossings. Fishing is allowed. See fishing regulations. Portions ofthe trail may be impassable during high water.

TRAILHEADFrom Squalicum Parkway at intersection with Birchwood Ave.

MILEAGE 0.1 mile one-way along south side of the lake

Bug Lake is on property owned by the Washington State Department ofFish and Wildlife and is managed jointly with the Bellingham ParksDepartment.It is in the Squalicum Creek watershed.


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DOWNTOWN TRAILS

OLD VILLAGE TRAILTRAIL DESCRIPTION: This trail shares a roadway through the Lettered Streetsneighborhood and connects Old Town with Elizabeth Park and surrounding

neighborhoods.

TRAILHEADS: North access at Broadway St. South access at Maritime HeritagePark.

MILEAGE: 0.5 mile from Broadway St. to Maritime Heritage Park

WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST)See Maps 12 and 13 for more information.

DOWNTOWN WATERFRONT TRAILS

Squalicum Harbor Trail, maintained by the Port of Bellingham, starts at Bellwetheron the Bay, located on Bellwether Way, and follows the Squalicum Harbor shoreline.

South Bay Trail starts at Railroad and Maple and runs along Bellingham Bay. SeeMap 11 for more information.

THE DOWNTOWN HISTORICAL LANDMARKS WALKING TOURSeveral historical landmarks located in Downtown Bellingham are shown on thismap. For a detailed history of each landmark, visit the Citys history website:

http://www.cob.org/services/neighborhoods/historic/tour/index.aspx

Legend1. Territorial Courthouse (a.k.a. Richards Building) (1858, NRHP)2. Pickett House (1856, NRHP)3. First Congregational Church (c. 1902)4. Immanuel School of Industries (1906, NRHP)5. Lottie Roth Block (1890, NRHP)6. Great Northern Freight Depot (1905)7. Great Northern Passenger Depot (1927, NRHP)8. Andall Building (1913)9. Waterfront Tavern (c. 1910)

10. New Whatcom City Hall (1892-93, NRHP)11. Salmon Woman Totem Pole (2000)12. Bellingham City Hall (1939)13. Whatcom County Railway & Light Power Station (1908-1912)14. Elizabeth Park (1906)15. Aftermath Club (1904, NRHP)
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INTERURBAN TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONThe Interurban Trail connects the Fairhaven District with Larrabee StatePark following a former railroad bed. Easy trail, except for a steepcanyon section through Arroyo Park. Mostly wooded with some scenicviews of Bellingham Bay, Chuckanut Bay and the San Juan Islands.

TRAILHEADSNorth access in the Fairhaven District at 10th St. and Donovan Ave.South access with fee parking at Larrabee State Park. Several parkingareas available - see map.

MILEAGE

1.8 miles - 10th St. and Donovan Ave. to Arroyo Park. 6.6 miles - 10th St. and Donovan Ave. to Larrabee State Park.

ARROYO PARK TRAILS

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONModerate to difficult trails through densely wooded area. ChuckanutCreek runs through this park.

TRAILHEADSThree parking areas two east of Chuckanut Drive on Old SamishHighway. The third is at the North Chuckanut Trailhead parking lotsouth of Old Samish Highway on the east side of Chuckanut Drive.

MILEAGE

0.75 mile - Old Samish Hwy. to California St.

Arroyo Park was established in 1923. Facilities include parking and

trails. The park is one starting point for Whatcom County and LarrabeeState Parks extensive trail systems in the Chuckanut Mountains.


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LAKE PADDEN PARK TRAILS

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONAn easy loop trail goes around the lake through open and woodedareas. Moderately difficult dirt trails through the woods south and eastof the lake with mostly hilly terrain. Horse trailer parking at the Wilkin St.trailhead. Horses must yield to pedestrians. Padden Gorge Trail followsthe creek from the dam west of the lake to 36th St.

TRAILHEADS and PARKING

West Entrance off of Samish Way, East of 46th St.

East Entrance, also the Golf Course entrance, off of Samish Way,East of Governor Rd.

Wilkin St. (east of 40th St.) This is also the horse trailer parking lot.

Small trailhead parking and trail access east of Yew St. on SamishWay across from Galbraith Lane.

MILEAGE

2.6 miles on loop trail around the Lake.

5.1 miles of multipurpose trails south and east of the Lake.

Lake Padden Park is a community park established in 1972. Facilities

include two picnic shelters, playground, beach with swimming area,restrooms, trails, parking, basketball court, softball fields, multi-purposefields, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Lake Padden was the drinkingwater source for early Bellingham. Water control structures from thattime remain at the lake outlet.


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LARRABEE TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONEasy trail with gently rolling terrain, following lower Padden Creek. In thelate Fall, salmon can be observed running upstream in Padden Creek.Padden Lagoon has an observation deck for viewing marine wildlife andFairhaven Harbor. The open space around the Post Point WastewaterTreatment Plant has views of Bellingham Bay.

TRAILHEADSWest access at Post Point Wastewater Treatment Plant (4th Ave. andMackenzie Ave). East access in the Fairhaven District at the intersectionof 10th St. and Donovan Ave. Several access points from neighborhoodstreets.

MILEAGE

0.4 mile - from 4th St. to 10th St.

FAIRHAVEN PARK TRAILS

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONMostly flat gravel and dirt trails in wooded park setting. In late fall salmoncan be observed in Padden Creek.

TRAILHEADParking lot in Fairhaven Park on Chuckanut Drive.

MILEAGE

0.5 mile of loop trails

Fairhaven Park is a community park established in 1906. Facilitiesinclude two picnic shelters, a pavilion, playground, spray pool (opening

in 2004), basketball court, tennis courts, trails, multi-purpose field,parking, restrooms, barbecue grills and picnic tables. Padden Creekprovides seasonal interest with salmon runs and waterfalls.


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RAILROAD TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONGentle grade, gravel trail. Views of Bellingham Bay from the AlabamaStreet Overpass. Wildlife and marsh birds may be observed in St. ClairPond, Scudder's Pond and Lake Whatcom.

TRAILHEADSEast access from the parking lot at Bloedel Donovan Park. West accessat Memorial Park on King St. Many access points from neighborhoodstreets.

MILEAGE

3.2 miles - Memorial Park to Bloedel Donovan Park.

KLIPSUN TRAIL

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONSteep grade, gravel trail. This trail connects the Railroad Trail toNorthridge Park.

TRAILHEADSParking at Big Rock Garden. East access at the north end of Sylvan St.

West access from Railroad Trail south of St. Clair Detention Pond.Several access points from neighborhood streets.

MILEAGE

0.6 mile - Railroad Trail to Northridge Park.

Memorial Park is a neighborhood park established in 1889.

Big Rock Garden is a community park established in 1992. The

Garden is home to a permanent sculpture exhibit and hosts an annualInternational sculpture show. The Japanese style gardens aremaintained by volunteers. Facilities include parking, restrooms andtrails.


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NORTHRIDGE PARK TRAILS

Northridge Park is an undeveloped community park established in1991. Trails built in 2004 and 2009 wind through this second growthDouglas Fir forest canopy and past beautiful wetland pockets.

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONThere are multiple gravel connector trails to neighborhood streets andone main loop trail through Northridge Park. Certain trail segments arewheelchair accessible, other segments exceed wheelchair accessiblegrades. Three trail segments contain steps.

TRAILHEADSNeighborhood street parking only. Trail access at E. McLeod Road,

Carrington Way, Magrath Road, Woodside Way, and Chandler Parkway.Trailheads at Magrath Road and Carrington Way are wheelchairaccessible.

MILEAGE

0.1 mile Klipsun Trail to Northridge Park

0.1 mile Spyglass Drive to Main Loop Trailo Contains steps

0.7 mile Main Loop Trailo

East side is wheelchair accessible; west side is not 0.2 mile Chandler Parkway to Northridge Park

o Contains steps

0.3 mile E. McLeod Road to Northridge Parko Contains steps

0.1 mile Magrath Road to Northridge Parko Wheelchair accessible

0.1 mile Carrington Way to Northridge Parko Wheelchair accessible


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SEHOME HILL ARBORETUM TRAILS

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONModerately steep, unpaved, gravel and dirt trails through woodedterrain. Paved paths with slight grade at the summit. Observation towernorth of the parking lot on the summit with views of Bellingham andbeyond. General trail map located at the upper parking lot.

TRAILHEADSParking at the top of the hill inside the park. Take 25 th St. north from BillMcDonald Parkway, drive up the hill until you reach the parking lot.Several pedestrian access points:

North: From the end of Jersey St. and E. Myrtle St.

West: From the W.W.U. campus South: From the northern end of 25th St.

East: From Allen Avenue and 32nd St.

MILEAGE

6.0 miles of trails

Sehome Arboretum was established in 1893. Facilities include trails,parking and interpretive displays. Sehome Arboretum is a backdrop to

Western Washington University. A walking tour of the universitysoutdoor sculpture collection is a recommended addition to any walk inthe Arboretum.


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SOUTH BAY TRAIL AND BOULEVARD PARK

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONGently graded, gravel path with scenic views of Bellingham Bay and theSan Juan Islands. Trail follows 10th street from Taylor Dock to DouglasAve.

TRAILHEADSParking at Boulevard Park and on S. State St. North access at RailroadAve. and Maple St. South access at 10th St. and Mill Ave.

MILEAGE

0.4 mile - Maple St. to Wharf St.

1.4 miles - Wharf St. to Pattle Point in Boulevard Park.

0.5 mile - Pattle Point to Fairhaven Village Green at Mill Ave.

Boulevard Park is a community park established in 1980. Located onBellingham Bay, this park is a favorite for sunset viewing. Facilitiesinclude trails, parking, restrooms, playground, picnic tables, barbecues,interpretive displays, beaches, and dock.

Taylor Dock is a historic structure once used to support waterfront

industry. It was reopened for public use in 2004.

Fairhaven Village Green was established in 2003. Facilities includerestrooms, seating, a stage, pergola shelters and drinking fountains.


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WHATCOM CREEK TRAIL (WEST)

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONEasy paved and gravel trails. From Maritime Heritage Park, find trails tofalls on either side of Whatcom Creek. Trails continue on both sides ofthe creek to Grand Ave., then follows one side or the other to theRailroad Ave. bridge across the creek. At the bridge, the trail forks leftto Ohio St. and right to Railroad Ave. For an on-street route to WhatcomFalls Park: Turn right on Ellis St., then left on Kansas St., cross State St.to Meador Avenue. From Meador Ave., turn left onto Fraser St. until youcross Woburn St. for trail access into Whatcom Falls Park.

TRAILHEADS

Parking lot off C Street at Maritime Heritage Park. Many access pointsfrom downtown streets.

MILEAGE

See map

Maritime Heritage Park is a community park established in 1978.Facilities include parking, restrooms, playground, the Environmental

Learning Center, an amphitheater, a fish hatchery, picnic tables,barbecues, trails and interpretive displays. Whatcom Creek providesseasonal interest with large salmon runs and waterfalls.


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OTHER TRAILS

SUNSET POND

TRAIL DESCRIPTIONGravel trail north of pond provides water access. Dirt trail on south sideof pond, connects to trail easement on stairs at Sunset Pond Apts. whichleads to Orleans St.

TRAILHEADAccess and parking off James St. Rd.

MILEAGE

North trail: 0.2 mile one-way

South trail: 0.3 mile one-way to gate at the apartments

Sunset Pond Park: Facilities include parking and trails. Fishing isallowed. See fishing regulations.

WHATCOM COUNTY PARK TRAILS

Call Whatcom County Parks and Recreation 360.733.2900 for trailbrochures and information about more trails that are just outside theBellingham city limits. You can also view this information online:

http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks

BIKE TRAILS MAP

You may also be interested in a City bike trails map:

http://www.cob.org/documents/gis/maps/COB_Bikemap.pdf
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City of BellinghamAnimal Related Regulations

The purpose of this information is to acquaint youwith the City Laws and Policies relating to havinganimals within City of Bellingham Park facilities.(Bellingham Municipal Code 8.04.070)

GENERAL REGULATIONSAll dogs in City Parks must be under control bymeans of being ON LEASH AT ALL TIMES (theowner or handler must be in possession of oneleash per dog at all times) unless in an areadesignated for dog exercise and training.

The owner or handler of any dog is to REMOVEFECAL MATTER deposited by their animal onpublic property or public easement before theowner leaves the immediate area where the fecalmatter was deposited.

The owner or handler of any dog must have intheir possession the equipment necessary toremove their dogs fecal matter whenaccompanied by said dog on public property orpublic easement.

CERTIFIED SERVICE DOGS AREEXEMPT FROM THIS POLICYService Dogs are defined as those dogs thathave been professionally trained and certified asService Animals.

OFF-LEASH DOG EXERCISE ANDTRAINING AREASAll dog owners/handlers are still responsible for

having voice or sound control of their animal indesignated exercise areas. When possibleconflict exists within use of off-leash areas(particularly trails), by other people or dogs, thenthe owners/handlers must control their dog byleash if necessary.

The owner or handler must respect all naturalareas by staying on trails to minimize damageand preventing dogs from flushing, chasing orotherwise disturbing wildlife.

The owner or handler must also restrict dogs inheat from off-leash areas, as well as dogs who

exhibit aggressive behavior.

The City has designated, by City Policy PAR3.01.20 the following Park areas where dogs canbe off leash for exercise and training as signed.

Fenced Off-Leash areas: The owner or handlermust follow specific regulations within fenced off-leash areas as posted at each site.

Arroyo Park: All Trails

Lake Padden Park: The fenced off-leash areanear the ballfields in the southeastern part of thePark. Trails as designated at the east end of thePark between the fenced off-leash area and

Galbraith entry on E. Samish. A dog waterexercise area near the ballfields area (east sideof lake) is signed for dog training/exercise. Dogsare restricted to entering Lake Padden only inthis area.

Sunset Pond: All trails plus the water aredesignated for water exercise and training area.

Sehome Hill Arboretum: All secondary trails.Dogs must be on leashes on all paved trails plusthe Jersey Street and Arboretum Walkway whichare the two trails at the bottom of the Arboretumabutting the University campus.

Bloedel Donovan Park: During daylight hoursfrom October 1 to April 30 and until 10 a.m. fromMay 1 to September 30.

Whatcom Falls Park: The Waterline Trail (southof Whatcom Creek) west of the Water TreatmentPlant to Bayview Cemetery and the trail from theWaterline Trail south to Lakeway.

Little Squalicum Park: All Trails. (Note LittleSqualicum Creek may contain hazardouschemicals which may be harmful to animals.Also, the Little Squalicum Beach area is NOTowned or regulated by the Bellingham Parks andRecreation Department.)

Post Point Treatment Area: The field and trailsadjacent to the treatment facility are open for dogtraining and exercise. City park regulations applyto this area.

ANIMAL RESTRICTED AREASDue to heavy use by the public plus safety andhealth concerns, there are several park areaswhere dogs and domestic animals are notallowed.

A. Playgrounds

B. Spray Parks

C. Athletic Fields Frank Geri Fields (Civic Field Complex) Downer Fields (Civic Field Complex) Lake Padden Park Fields Battersby Field

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ON LEASH AREASAll areas not posted require dogs to be on aleash as part of City Park Code and CitywideLeash Law.

HORSES IN CITY PARKSHorses are only allowed on paved roads open to

motor vehicles OR designated bridle trails in thefollowing parks:

Arroyo Park. All Trails. Cornwall Park. Wooded area between

ballfield & pedestrian trail. Lake Padden Park. Bridle trails on

wooded side of park above pedestriantrail.

Little Squalicum Park. Trail fromBellingham Technical College to Bay.

Whatcom Falls Park. Trails across thebridge, north of Whatcom Creek.

The owner or handler is responsible for cleaningup waste deposits left on park property and theyare required to have in their possession theequipment necessary to remove the fecal matterwhen accompanied by their horse on publicproperty or public easement.

NO HUNTINGNo person shall hunt, catch or injure any wildanimal or bird on park property.

VIOLATION OF REGULATIONS ISPUNISHABLE BY FINEAny violation of a provision of the regulation is amisdemeanor and is punishable by a fine not to

exceed two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00).

ENFORCEMENTFor enforcement of Dog Off-Leash Areas, contactThe Whatcom Humane Society: (360) 733-2028.

Protect Bellinghams outstandinggreenways!

Please stay on trails.

Volunteer for the Citys Greenway VolunteerProgram

Report illegal activities in the parks such astree cutting or dumping

PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UPYOUR DOGS WASTE!

ITS THE LAW AND ITS FOR YOURSAFETY TOO!

When animal waste is left to decompose, thepathogens it contains can end up in our lakesand streams.

In large numbers, pathogens in untreateddrinking water and recreational waters canpresent a health risk.

11,000 pounds of waste is produced by allthe dogs in Whatcom County in one day!

5 ounces of dog waste can contain3,408,000,000 fecal coliform bacteria.

Fecal coliform is the name for a group of

bacteria found in waste from humans andanimals. When this indicator bacteria isfound in water samples, there may bedisease-causing pathogens present as well.
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All Trail Users:o Be aware and respectful of other trail users.o Represent your sport/activity well to the community.o Keep trails clean.o Stay on trails; do not create informal paths into sensitive areas.o Use crosswalks with caution.

Yield:o Bicyclists yield to pedestrians and horses.o Pedestrians yield to horses (clearly alert horseback riders when approaching from behind).

Walkers:o Stay to the right of an imaginary line down the center of a trail.o Allow room for other trail users passing, do not go three or more abreast on trail.o Move to the right when a passing trail user shouts Passing on your left. If walking your

pet, pull him close to allow safe passing.

Runners:o Alert trail users when passing from behind.

Bikers:o Alert trail users by voice (passing on the left) and/or bell before passing from behind.o Travel at a speed that respects the safety of others.

IPOD/headphone/cell phone users:o Adjust volume to hear alerts from passing trail users.

Dog Owners:o Dogs should be under control in off-leash areas.o Dogs should be on-leash and under control in on-leash areas.

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