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River Mountains Loop Trail

3 weeks ago

The Historic Railroad Trail will have closures due to an issue with support beams in tunnel # 3. During the closure and construction project, visitors will be able to hike along the trail from the National Park Service or Bureau of Reclamation trailheads to the tunnel that is under construction, or Tunnel 3, whichever comes first. Tunnels 1, 2, 4 and 5 will remain open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.

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FYI Beth Geohagan

Is this the current status?

There are closed signs up on that tunnel, the Saturday is was riding, everyone is ignoring them and hiking and riding through....

River Mountains Loop Trail

2 months ago

Take a minute to fill out this form to help protect the Land Water Conservation Fund. This funding source is crucial to the trails we all enjoy. ... See MoreSee Less

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Do you like new trails, trailheads and places to ride on our public lands? The Land and Water Conservation Fund creates all this and more, but it will expire this September without action from Congress. It's up to you to take action today!

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River Mountains Loop Trail

2 months ago

We recently had a request form one of our followers to post trail etiquette so here it is straight from the new RMLT map.

Trail Etiquette
• Be Courteous, Share the Trail & Keep Right: Please help us make the trail a friendly environment for all trail users by not blocking the path. Walk and bike on the right side of the trail to facilitate two-way traffic and using caution when passing other trail users. All trail users should respect other users on the facility regardless of their mode, speed or level of skill. Parents, please keep children from wandering into oncoming trail lanes to avoid accidents.
• Pedestrians Have the Right of Way:�Faster moving trail users, such as bicyclists, rollerbladers, and skate boarders should yield to walkers and joggers. When the trail is busy, ride single file.
• Be Predicatable, Travel in a consistent manner. Always look behind before changing positions on the trail.
• Communicate Before Passing: Give a clear warning signal before passing. Signal may be produced by voice, bell, or horn. A bicyclist should politely yell, “On your left” before passing to alert those in front of them. Be aware that other people may want to pass you. Avoid using both ear pieces when listening to music so you can hear alerts from other users.
• Pass on the Left: Pass others going in your direction on their left. Look ahead and back to make sure the lane is clear before you pull out. Pass with ample separation. Do not move back to the right until safely past.
• Maintain a Safe Speed:Please slow down when rounding curves, passing other trail users, traveling downhill, where the trail narrows, approaching intersections or when conditions dictate. Bicyclists will typically be the fastest traffic on a trail.
• Use Caution at Street Crossings & Trail Intersections: Please slow and stop at all street crossings and use caution when proceeding into trail intersections.
• Keep Pets on Short Leashes & Remove Pet Waste: Dogs are welcome on the trail, but please keep them on a short leash in order to keep the trail safe for all users. Additionally, please pick-up after your pet.
• Respect Trail Environment: Do not disturb the wildlife or the many native plants and wildflowers that grow along the trail.
• Be Safe: Because paths may be unlighted and somewhat secluded, it’s good to consider only using them in daylight hours and/or traveling with a companion.
• Wear a Helmet: It’s always smart to wear them, especially children, when on any public road, lane, or trail.
• No Motorized Vehicles: Motorized vehicles are not allowed on the trail at any time. However, please note that in order to maintain the trail you may occasionally encounter maintenance vehicles alongside the trail.
• In an Emergency, Call 911�� ... See MoreSee Less

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And no racing on the trail.

Dogs not on leashes have been the biggest issue I’ve seen. Some owners are situationally aware and corral their dogs when aware of riders while others seem oblivious to the danger and smile while doing nothing.

What about equestrian users?! Can you educate others on that trail etiquette too? Or is this trail not open for us to use?

Stop throwing your gel packets along the trail!! Practice leave no trace whether you're a cyclist, runner, walker, etc.

A lot of bikers are very discourteous to runners and walkers. At speeds of 25-30mph on some of the downhills they barely give space or care when passing at a high rate of speed. Like they are going around a rock and not a human being. I want a few feet too just like a biker wants 3’ of safety when a car is passing them on the road. I started running against bike traffic on the RMLoop because of this issue. I bike the loop too and try not to treat pedestrians like that after I noticed this as a runner.

Jenn, Marlene and Kimberly. Keep this in mind y’all.....

I can't count how many times I've encountered people jogging and walking on the wrong side of the trail with the attitude, " I was here first", openly ready to start an argument if you tell them to move over. Many times I've called out to people walking on the right side of the trail with the statement, "passing on your left", only to have them move to their left and then get indignant and nasty when you come close to them. Then there are those that jump all the way off the trail unnecessarily and cop an attitude. Some people just want to start some S^^t.

Thanks for posting these etiquette reminders. Most people I see on the trail do a great job following them. I run in the early morning in the dark and I am thankful that cyclists usually use their headlights. I wear lights on my shoes so people can see me too. People without lights in the dark are a big hazard. I run with my dog and we move off the trail to our right to allow cyclists to pass, so they feel safe going fast knowing my dog will not be in the way.

It would all be so simple if everyone followed the traffic rules and realized it's a multiuse trail. When you're walking with earbuds in both ears in the middle of the trail, even 15 Mph looks like 30 when someone pass's you. Should a bicyclist have to slow to a stop because you are blocking the trail? I have many times, knowing full well the people knew I was there. It's not a contest for domination, give everybody some space.

Multi Use Trail. That says it all. Let's all play nice in the sandbox.

Are ebikes consiidered to be motorized vehicles on the trail?

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