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Burke-Gilman Trail in Seattle, Washington | Photo courtesy King County Parks | CC by 2.0

Keep Right, Pass Left—Please!

Posted 08/11/15 by Mary Stutzman in Trail Use | Tagged with How-to, Safety and Law Enforcement, Trail Etiquette

I learned to ride bikes at Champoeg State Park ... when I was growing up. Four years old and foolhardy, I thought I owned the trail. To try and keep up with my older brothers (I hate being left behind!), I had to go fast, but there were all these people in the way. So my dad taught me how to pass and what to say.

Photo courtesy John Gresham | CC by 2.0

Five Common Types of Trail Use Rules (Everyone Should Know)

Posted 07/21/15 by Amy Kapp in Trail Use | Tagged with Safety and Law Enforcement, Trail Etiquette, Trail Use Tips

When you’re out on the trail, knowing and following the rules seems easy enough, but these rules can vary from trail to trail. Some rules are universal, while others differ by state and municipality. Although it’s impossible to list the rules for every trail in the United States, we spoke with RTC’s national Trail Development Manager, Jim Brown, who helped us break them down into five simple categories that all trail users should be familiar with.

Deschutes River Trail | Photo by Russ Roco

Three Great Trails for Fly Fishing by Bike

Posted 07/17/15 by Russ Roca in Trail Use | Tagged with Best Of, Idaho, Oregon, Signage and Amenities, Trail Use Tips, Washington

The idea of bicycling and fishing isn’t exactly new, but it’s probably something many of us haven’t done since childhood. With the renewed interest in bike touring and bikepacking in America, there is no better time to pack a lightweight fly rod on your next adventure. Here are three trails, ranging from remote to urban, that pass through some awesome trout fisheries.