Many trails in Ontario exist because private landowners have generously consented to allow hikers to traverse their property. To respect these trail privileges and to minimize our impact on the environment, please observe the following trail etiquette:

• Hike only along marked routes, especially on farmland. Do not take shortcuts.
• Do not climb fences; use the stiles.
• Respect the privacy of people living along trails.
• Leave the trails cleaner than you found them. Carry out all litter.
• Fires are not permitted along trails, except in approved campsites.
• Leave flowers and plants for others to enjoy.
• Do not damage trees by breaking branches or stripping bark.
• Keep dogs on a leash, especially on or near farmland.
• Leave only your thanks and take nothing but photographs.

Adapted with permission from Hike Ontario's Trail Users' Guide.

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