General Trail Use Guidelines

• Respect the environment, landowners and other trail users.
• Alerts issued for things such as tree harvesting or fires take priority over trail use.
• Trails are available for use by cyclists, runners and hikers alike, dependent on the area that you use.
• Safety is your responsibility
• Each user must be in possession of a valid permit where/when required by the land owner/manager
• Cyclists must wear helmets at all times for their own protection
• Respect official landowner signage which has been placed there for a reason
• Stay on the demarcated routes, where applicable. Where no signage is available you have the option to download the GPX file from this site for self-navigation and ensure that your devise (watch, cycling computer or smart phone) is sufficiently charged.
• Do not use the routes/trails alone.
• Kids must be accompanied by adults
• Do not litter
• Don’t take dogs into areas where they are not allowed and always keep them on a leash.
• No fires, smoking or camping allowed
• No unauthorized motorized vehicles allowed
• Do not remove, damage or disturb fauna or flora
• No unauthorized trail building or opening of new routes are allowed without written consent from the landowner
• Do not change/adjust/interfere with any infrastructure along the trail, eg. course design or trail features, harvesting equipment, fences, signage or contractor’s equipment. This may result in a criminal offense.
• Please report vandalism: info@georgetrails.org.za

Your assistance in adhering to these rules will help keep George Trails an enjoyable experience for everybody and keep unnecessary friction to a minimum. Landowners reserves the right to access on their land and we need to respect their rules.  Let’s all work together, be safe and have fun in the #trailrepublic

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 TRAIL ETIQUETTE

Please follow these ‘common sense’ guidelines to ensure everyone has a great time in the trails

• Respect other trail users
• Respect land owners/managers and the natural environment
• Move out of the way of faster users
• Cyclist, make runners/hikers aware that you are approaching
• Leave only footprints and tracks, don’t litter
• Look out for trail users moving in the opposite direction