Respect the rules and regulations which apply to the use of public lands and always seek permission before crossing private lands.

Don't litter! If you carry it in carry it out!

Keep camping, parking and corral areas clean. Leave them as you would like to find them.

Park trailers and vehicle in spaces provided. Do not block roadways and trail entrances.

Stay on designated trails. Do not cause unnecessary damage by trampling trailside vegetation.

Respect other trail users. Dismount and lead your horse when greeting hikers or entering someone else's camp. Do not force hikers off the the trail!

Do not tether horses to live trees.

Do not smoke on the trail smoke only at rest stops or in camp.

Drown any campfires, then stir and drown again.

Do not ride alone. Have at least two adults in party.

Always let some responsible person know exactly where you plan to travel and when you expect to get back.
Then carry out that schedule.

Carry first aid supplies for rider and mount, including bluevitriol or similar antiseptic for saddle sores or chafing.

Carry a supply of rawhide lacing for emergency repairs to reins, girth, etc.

Halter should be worn under the bridle to tether horse.

Carry fly spray and fly dope (during fly time) for horse and rider.

Take along an extra horseshoe and nails, hatchet, jackknife with leather pouch.

Carry a 20' coil of 1/2" rope.

When Staying Overnight

Each rider must carry enough grain for his/her mount. Normally during the summer months, some areas of grass
can be found at various locations along the trail.

A piece of light weight plastic 8' x 10' to cover horse, saddle and rider in the event of heavy rain is recommended.

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