Trail Use Rules, Safety, and Etiquette

• Pets must be on a leash and owners must pick up after their pets; mutt mitts and garbage cans are located at all crossings
• Stay to the right on the trail and do not block the path when stopped
• Horses and motorized vehicles are not allowed, with the exception of motorized wheelchairs and electric-assisted bicycles
• Respect the special needs of disabled trail users
• Respect private property by staying on the trail
• Use the trail during daylight hours only
• Cell phones and headphones can make it difficult to hear what’s going on around you; use them cautiously

• Wear a helmet
• Yield to pedestrians
• Pass on the left and give audible warning before passing
• Ride at a safe speed; speed limit is 15 miles per hour
• Slow down and form a single file where there is congestion, reduced visibility, or other hazardous conditions
• Wear lights and reflective devices for safety during low light hours

• Listen for audible signals and allow faster trail users (runners and bicyclists) to pass safely
• Keep pets on a short leash and on the right side of the trail
  
  

​Kirkland Municipal Code 19.40.020 CKC Trail Use
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