Trails are being used more than ever before by an increasingly large number of people, many of whom recently discovered a love for the outdoors. It’s a complex ecosystem with lots of moving parts: people and animals, moving in different directions, in lots of different ways, for lots of different reasons.

Trails Are Common Ground is a campaign designed to remind experienced users to exemplify trail etiquette and inclusivity and introduce new users to our personal and collective responsibility outdoors. Trails Are Common Ground isn’t a new set of rules. It’s an ethos that every individual is free to embrace in the way that works for them.

We can all do our part in making the trails places of Respect, Inclusivity, Safety, and Enjoyment for everyone. Whatever your chosen recreation activity on any given day, keep these three simple things in mind:

• For the best trail experience possible, explore and embrace guidelines for local trails.
• Be accepting, inclusive, and welcoming of all identities, backgrounds, abilities, and speeds.
• Be respectful of the history and customs of the original Indigenous and enslaved stewards of the land, and consider supporting restoration and efforts to protect the landscape.