TRAIL USERS CODE
The continued existence
of the trail depends on the goodwill of the public-spirited landowners who gave permission to the Elgin Hiking Trail Club
for their members and guests to WALK on their properties. This permission may
be withdrawn at any time. PLEASE respect the privacy and the rights of the landowners. It is of the utmost importance that the Trail Users Code be followed.
1-Hike only along marked routes
2-Do not climb fences,
use stiles
3-Respect the privacy
of people living along the trail
4-Leave the trail
cleaner than you found it, carry out all litter
5-No camping or fires
allowed
6-Leave flowers and
plants for others to enjoy
7-Do not damage live
trees or strip their bark
8-Keep dogs on leash,
especially near farm animals and in parks
9-Protect and do not
disturb wildlife and or farm animals
10-No motorized vehicles
on the trail
11-No bicycles allowed
on private lands
12-Do not hike on
or along railroad tracks
13-Leave only your
thanks, take nothing but photographs
SOME GOOD ADVICE!
Always recommended: Bring plenty of fluids, snacks and or lunches according to the length of the hike, comfortable hiking boots
and walking stick(s).
Contact the hike leader before the hike if you need more information. Use an adequate protective sunscreen on sunny days and bring a mosquito repellent
with DEET during the mosquito seasons. Wear a hat to protect your face and head. Carry your valid hiking club membership card with you on the trails. Note that all hikes and skiing are weather permitting, call the hike leader to confirm.
Please note, if you like to introduce a friend to walking, bring him or her out to an organized hike. Our hikes are
open to the public. All the hike leader will ask for is co-operation with respect
to the Trail Users Code (see above), considering that the Elgin Hiking Trail is on private properties, giving us unique access
to fantastic scenery.
