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Rail Trails Use Guidelines
NON-MOTORIZED USE ONLY

For the safety of all, please stay on the trail. Be courteous and respect the rights of adjacent property owners.

• Rail Trail is open for recreational use between the hours of sunrise and sunset unless otherwise posted.

NO Motorized vehicles, horses or livestock.
        (Exception: Emergency vehicles and Maintenance)

• Snow shoeing and cross country skiing permitted.

• Walk, run, jog, bicycle or rollerblade on the right side of the yellow line and before passing alert others by bell, horn or verbally.

• Bicycle riders are encouraged to wear protective headgear. Helmets are required by State Law for bicycle riders 16 years and younger.

• Be sure young children are properly strapped into child carriers attached to or behind a bicycle.

• All users should help in keeping the trail clean and safe for all. What you bring in, you take out.

• Use trash containers provided on the trail.

• Dogs and cats shall be kept on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pets. Animal pet stations are provided along the trail.

• Report trail maintenance problems to the Park & Recreation Commission at (413) 569-5701.

• Report any incidents or accidents on the trail directly to the Police Department by dialing 911.

NO ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, HUNTING, TRAPPING, FIRES, LITTERING, CAMPING, REMOVAL OF PLANTS OR JUMPING FROM BRIDGES. VIOLATERS WILL BE PROSECUTED.

• HANDICAP ACCESSIBLE.


 
Town of Southwick, Massachusetts 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA 01077
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