General Rules of Conduct
The Friends of Glengarry Trails Association would like to ask everyone who uses the trails to please leave no trace and to observe the golden rule of "Pack-it-in, Pack-it-out".
Only by working together can we ensure the trails remain clean for everyone to use and enjoy.
When visiting the Glengarry Trail System.
The FGTA encourages all its visitors to follow the seven commonly-accepted "Leave No Trace" principles. Each Leave No Trace principle is grounded in scientific research, which provides the basis for guidelines that minimize hiker impacts on the trails and the local environment.
These principles include:
- Plan Ahead and Prepare.
- Know local land use guidelines and special concerns for the area you are visiting.
- Prepare for extreme weather, hazards and emergencies, have a cell phone readily available as the use of the trails is unsupervised.
- Travel on Durable Surfaces, protect fragile vegetation by staying on the trail.
- Dispose of Waste Properly.
- Pack it in, pack it out. Pack out all trash, leftover food and litter.
- Pack out hygiene products.
- Please pack out strained food scraps.
- Leave What You Find.
- Rocks, plants and other natural objects are best enjoyed in their natural states. Removal of these items is prohibited on public and private lands.
Respect Wildlife
- Observe wildlife from a distance. Do not follow or approach them.
- Never feed animals. Feeding wildlife damages their health, alters natural behaviors, and exposes them to predators and other dangers.
- Dogs should be on a leash at all times. Clean up after your dog.
- To protect your dog and wildlife, consider leaving your dog at home.
- Respect other visitors and protect the quality of their experience. Let nature's sounds prevail. Avoid loud voices and noises.
- ATVs and other motorized vehicles are not allowed on the Glengarry trail system.
- Horse Back Riding is currently not allowed on the Trails as the horses do too much damage to the trails. We have had situations where people have brought their horses on the boardwalks, which is dangerous for the horse and the rider.
To preserve the experience of others, please refrain from using a radio, playing loud music and having your cell phone ring. These unatural sounds freighten the local wildlife. Since having a cell phone on you is a good safety precaution, use your cell phone in vibrate mode so everyone can enjoy the natural surroundings.
