What are the Oak Leaf Trail trail-use guidelines?

Because the Oak Leaf Trail is made up in part of parkway drives and municipal streets, you must obey all traffic signs and signals.

Obey All Signs & Signals

• Follow the Rules of the Road.
• Do not weave in and out between parked cars.
• Use proper hand signals.
• Walk your bike at busy intersections.
• Skate on city sidewalks when on municipal street segments. Skating is not allowed on city streets.
• Obey trail closures and respect maintenance staff.

Stay on Designated Trail Facilities

• Respect plants, wildlife, and other neighbors along the Trail.

Travel at Responsible Speeds—Safe for Conditions

• Slow down when approaching a turn or other users.
• Be prepared to slow down and stop. 
• Yield to those already on the trail and yield to slower traffic.
• Downhill traffic yields to uphill traffic.

Stay to the Right

• Ride, walk, run, or skate on the right-hand side of the trail with the flow of traffic.
• If you stop on the trail, please step off to the side of the trail.

Pass on the Left

• Alert people before passing them by calling out, "On your left," or by using your bell.
• Look for acknowledgment when passing and acknowledge when being passed.
• When passing or being passed, do so single file.

Be Aware of Your Surroundings!

• Be aware of others around, in front, or behind you on the trail.
• Limit distractions by not using a phone or headphones.

Keep Pets Leashed & Pick Up Their Waste Immediately

• Use a leash no longer than 6 feet.
• Do not let your dog go into an area posted “No Dogs Allowed.”

Be Visible

• Use headlights and red rear reflector/ light when traveling in low-light conditions.
• Wear brightly colored or reflective clothing.

Wear a Helmet / Use Protective Gear

• Care about your brain! Wear a helmet when riding your bike!
• Use protective equipment such as knee or elbow pads when skating.

Remember that Group-Use Requires Increased Attention

• If more than 10 people are in your group, consider traveling in multiple smaller groups or waves.
• Only ride/walk/run two abreast so as not to cause a hazard to others.
• Allow enough room between participants to transition into single file.

Questions?

Please contact Trails coordinator Jacob Sanchez at 414-257-5087