Trail Smart pages are a great place to start when planning your next adventure.
There's a lot of fun waiting for you on Ontario's trails, but safety and preparedness should always come first.
Each page contains in-depth information covering everything from tips for first-time explorers, to safety in the back-country and on the water. Check them out for expert advice and all the essentials for your outdoor pursuits.
In general we want trail users to understand its user responsibility first. Stay on the Trail, only use permitted uses - if its a hike only trail, don't dirt bike on it - if its a ATV only trail don't walk on it.
Their are basic guidelines for all trails use - we call this trail etiquette. Learn to be a responsible trail user - its actually very easy.
Trail Smart
4WD Smart
Learn to 4WD in the safest way on trails
ATV Smart
Learn how to use your ATV in a safe way on Ontario's Trails
Bike Smart
Ride your bike as best you can, in as safe a way as you can.
Climb Smart
Whether you are bouldering or going up a vertical face, climb smart and stay safe!
Cross Country Ski Smart
Cross Country Ski Smart contains general trail safety recommendations for when you are out cross country skiing. Always check with the local trail or local club before heading out cross country skiing.
Geocache Smart
Geocache full of both fun and safety on an Ontario Geocaching Trail using the tips below from the Geocaching Blog website
Hike and Walk Smart
Before using an Ontario Hiking and Walking Trail, be sure to review rules for a safer hiking and walking experience.
Mountain Bike Smart
A perfect fact sheet of tips for the mountain bike rider on the trail
Paddle Smart
Before hitting the water use our safety tips to be the best, safest paddler around.
Ride Smart
A perfect fact sheet of tips for the horse rider on the trail
Skate Smart
Be sure that before you skate on an Ontario Skate Trail, you learn and are familiar with Skate Smart Tips!
Snowmobile Smart
Rider and Trail user education is goal number one for the safe use and enjoyment of Ontario Trails
Snowshoe Smart
Snowshoe Smart in a way that allows you to have fun, stay warm and trail safe!
Trail Etiquette
In the woods, hiking? Know how to manage yourself and others in this non-urban environment
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