Trails Etiquette...

Calling All Trail Users
Your eyes and input are very important to us! Help us keep an eye on our trails! Basin Recreation, in partnership with the Mountain Trails Foundation, is working to implement a public participation program on trails for ongoing trails maintenance and trail related concerns. If by chance you see a downed tree, erosion problem, leaky sprinkler, sign problem, user conflict, etc., simply send an email to:Senta Beyer, Trails Project Manager at sbeyer@basinrecreation.org, or Bob Radke, Trails Maintenance Coordinator at bradke@basinrecreation.org.

Trail Etiquette
Keeping your dog in control keeps people, other dogs, livestock and wildlife safe. Others may not appreciate your dog's company; if not sure, ask before allowing your dog to approach them. Please do not let your dog approach others unless invited. Dogs must be on leash in the Basin unless you're in an off-leash area. In areas where leashes aren't required keep your dog nearby and under control. Be aware - check signs and follow area regulations.

Keep track of your pets while you're recreating in the Basin. A pet under control lessens the chance for harm to your dog from other dogs or wildlife. Please do not let your dog approach or chase wildlife. Chased or harassed wildlife change their feeding patterns and exert more energy, which can result in poor health or even death.

Respect private property in the Basin by not allowing your dog to wander from designated trails or off-leash areas. Remember, unless you're in an off-leash area, pets must be on leash in the Basin. Please do your part to manage your dog.

Pick Up Poop
Phew! Dog poop stinks, is not natural to the Basin and others can step in it. Pack a pick-up bag or grab one at the trailhead and always pick up your dog's poop-wherever it's left.

Dog poop is a health hazard. It also increases the nitrogen in the soil around the trail, giving the advantage to weeds over the native plants that have naturally evolved in the Basin. Dog poop can also contribute to water pollution in the unique riparian areas found in the Basin. Thanks for bagging your dog's poop, but remember, the job's not done until you drop it in the trash can. Please do your part to keep Basin Recreation Space dog poop free.

Stick to Trails
Staying on trails protects wildlife and their homes. Shortcutting trails causes erosion and damages trailside plants. Please walk and ride on designated trails only. Contact the Snyderville Basin Recreation office for trail information and maps. Studies have shown that when we trample vegetation on the side of the trail, there is a greater chance weeds will replace native plants. In this environment, native plants take years to recover from trampling damage.

Avoid areas that are unmarked, closed for revegetation or signed as sensitive. Also, most Basin trails pass through private land. We are fortunate that landowners in the Basin are willing to allow trails on their property. Respect private property by staying on designated trails. We can all have fun on natural Basin Recreation space while sticking to trails.