IN Peters Township April/May 2018 | Page 17

ARROWHEAD TRAIL & MONTOUR TRAIL The Peters Township Arrowhead Trail and Montour Trail offers 7.8 miles of paved and unpaved trails for a wide diversity of users. Because there are many benefits that the trail offers to its users, it has become more widely visited. We would like to encourage everyone to become familiar with and follow the trail rules and etiquette to ensure a safe and enjoyable time for all. wn TRAIL RULES • No motorized vehicles except for use by individual with mobility disabilities • Wheelchairs as defined by the Department of Justice are permitted • No wider than 36" • Cannot travel faster than 15 mph under its own power on a level surface • Other power-driven mobility devices powered by internal combustion engines may NOT be used • Please keep a clean area—Pack out trash • Slower users use right side of path • Watch speed—especially at entrance/exit points • Animals must be leashed; horses prohibited • Clean up after you pet • Enter/exit the trail at designated access areas • All must yield to maintenance or emergency vehicles • The trail is open daily from dawn until sunset • Alcohol is prohibited TRAIL ETIQUETTE • Be friendly and courteous to others • Watch out for other trail users • Respect the rights of the property owners • Give audible warning when passing other trail users • Ride at a safe, controllable speed • Travel in a consistent, predictable manner • Check behind you before you change position on the trail • Slow down and form a single file line in congested areas or other hazardous conditions • Observe trail rules and signs • Report illegal activities to the Police Department • Do not disturb plants or animals • Helmets and safety equipment are recommended • Use caution when using headphones; you may not be able to hear people trying to warn you PETERS TOWNSHIP ❘ F E B R UA RY / M A R CH 2018 Just a friendly reminder… ANIMAL REGULATIONS 15