Etiquette

Always ride on established roads, tracks, trails or arroyo washes. Do not strike out on virgin terrain. The damage that bike tire tracks can do to the fragile plant life of this area is considerable.

Many of the trails in this guide involve downhill riding on single-track hiking trails. Please ride carefully and protect these trails. Do not lock your wheel: the skid gouges the trail, and encourages erosion. Ride slowly enough that you do not have to skid.

Try not to ride trails right after they get wet. Tracks in the mud can take months to years to heal out here, due to the paucity of rain.

Most of these trails are multi-use (i.e., they are used by more than just bikers). Be aware of other people on the trail, and be courteous--it's their trail, too! Remember that horses in particular can be easily spooked by bikes rushing at them: when you encounter an equestrian, stop and ask the rider how to proceed.

Whenever you come upon a wire or metal gate, close it behind you, even if it was open when you approached it. Losing a rancher's livestock is a quick way to get us kicked off their land.