Connect. Protect. Respect.

We ❤ our local trails.

During the Recreational Trails Plan Update for the Rio Grande Trail, RFTA engaged our regional stakeholders and it was unanimous that a valley-wide/regional Trail Etiquette Campaign was needed. Valley wide trails have proven to be more and more popular, gaining trail users every day. Many of them connect our communities with endless opportunities for outdoor recreation, we would like to remind everybody of the ways that we can protect and respect our local trails.

Join us in the valley wide campaign to “Connect, Protect, and Respect”

🔶Participate and win prizes by following this campaign

🔶Join us during events and get certified to connect, protect and respect.

🔶Lead by example.

🔶Participate on social media and tell us how you connect, protect, respect by tagging us on social media on Instagram @riograndetrail or on Facebook by tagging RFTA Roaring Fork Transportation Authority

Question Title

* 1. What are the triangle yielding rules?

Pedestrians, equestrians, bicyclists.

Dogs, rollerblades, runners.

Cyclist, Cyclist, Cyclist

Question Title

* 2. What is the speed limit while on a multi-use, paved trail?

20 MPH

15MPH

5MPH

Question Title

* 3. On the Rio Grande Trail, which of these sections is off limit to ALL dogs?

The entire Rio Grande Trail

Catherine Store to Rock Bottom Ranch aka the “wildlife section”

Basalt to Old Snowmass

Question Title

* 4. What should you do if you see wildlife on the trail?

Take selfies with it

Stay calm and enjoy wild animals at a distance. DO NOT approach wildlife.

Yell at the top of your lungs to alert other riders

Question Title

* 5. What kind of E Bikes are allowed on the lower RGT?

All Classes

None

Class 1 (Pitkin County Only) and 2

Question Title

* 6. How do you stay alert on the trail?

Listening to loud music on my boombox or headphones (in both ears)

Paying attention to mile markers, signs and landmarks

Biking with my eyes closed

Question Title

* 7. How should you ride on the RGT?

Travel in the right lane, pass in the left. Alert others and obey the no passing zones (solid yellow center stripe)

As fast as possible and in the left lane at all times!

In the middle weaving randomly and stopping on the trail to check my phone.

Question Title

* 8. True or False - It is my responsibility to “know before you go” and obey all posted rules and regulations

True

False

Question Title

* 9. True or False-Dogs must be on a leash at ALL times while on the Rio Grande Trail

True

False

Question Title

* 10. True or False- It is a good idea to inspect all of your equipment BEFORE you leave the house and ALWAYS carry a repair kit.

True

False

Question Title

* 11. Contact Information (for prize pickups)

Name

City/Town

Email Address

Phone Number