Sharing Preserve Trails

 

The Crafton Hills Preserve trails are designated as "multi-use".  Encounters between different types of users can be hazardous on narrow or steep trails. To help reduce conflicts, ensure safety, and maximize enjoyment, please follow these rules.

 

For everyone   Caution - This is a wild natural area and habitat for rattlesnakes, coyotes, mountain lions, and other animals and insects.  Many trails are narrow with very steep canyons.

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* Use only the trails that are designated for use on the trail map.  * Stay on the trail. * Use common courtesy and have fun. * Leave the trails in good shape for the next person.

 

For cyclists   Caution - Encounters with hikers, dogs, and horses on downhill single track trails can be dangerous.  Ride it - don't slide it.

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* Use a bell, such as a bear bell, when going downhill.* Gently alert those you approach from behind. Don’t startle them with a sudden loud noise. * Some walkers do not have the agility to jump out of your way. * Yield the right-of-way to walkers, runners, and equestrians. * Yielding to others means stopping or slowing – never pass others over 10 mph on roads and 5 mph on single-track trails. Stop on narrow trails. Stop for horses. * Always ride under control. * Don't skid on the turns. * Don’t cut the switchbacks. The destruction may be permanent and encourages others.

 

For hikers and runners   Caution - Beware of downhill bikes at blind corners.

 

* Yield the right-of-way to equestrians. * Be careful not to spook horses. Greet them with a soft hello so they know you are a person. * If possible, stay on the downhill side of horses. * Hold children’s hands when a horse approaches.

 

For equestrians   Caution - Many trails are too narrow for both bikes and horses.  Gopher holes and tunnels are a hazard.

 

* Don’t bring a skittish horse to these multi-use and often narrow trails. * Avoid damaging dirt trails by keeping off them when they are wet.

 

For dog walkers   Caution - Dogs must be under control at all times.  A bike could suddenly appear.  Protect your dog from rattlesnake bites.

 

* All dogs must be leashed at all times (6 foot leash). * Pick up and properly dispose of your dog’s waste. * Don’t let your dog approach others too closely. Others don’t always know your dog’s intentions and may be frightened. * All dogs (with or without a chip implant) must wear a license tag at all times.

 

For motorized vehicles   Caution - Police helicopter!  Steep penalties!

 

* Stay out of the Preserve and off the trails! Yucaipa ORDINANCE NO. 166 forbids “off-road operation of licensed and unlicensed motorcycles and other motor-driven vehicles on private property and public property in the City”.