Butterfield Multi-Use Trails, Inc. is a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion, development
and maintenance of trails in the Wildomar/Lakeland Village areas of Riverside County, California
 


Trail Use Information

What rights do you have when riding on trails?

California Vehicle Code 21759
A driver of a car or truck must approach animals with care. If you come upon a horse-drawn vehicle, someone on horseback or livestock crossing the road, you must maintain control of your vehicle and slow down. If necessary, you may have to stop your car and wait for the animals to pass you. You must also follow all signals indicated by the handler of the animal, and stop or slow down as instructed.

Regardless of whether you are in a vehicle or riding a horse, it is important to work together to stay safe when out on the roadways. There are many shared responsibilities between the horseback rider and the driver of a car.

Trail Safety Tips

It is your responsibility to exercise caution and to ensure your own safety while using trails. This includes knowing the limits of your own abilities, wearing a helmet when bicycling and following the rules specific to the trail you are on.

Avoid conflicts between different types of trail user. By design, Regional Trails accommodate a variety of trail users. While this is generally one of the many benefits of Regional Trails, it also can lead to occasional conflicts among trail users. Everyone should take responsibility to ensure trail safety by following a few simple trail etiquette guidelines.

  • Travel in groups of two or more. Two of more people can assist each other in the event of an accident or emergency.
  • Keep your speed down. Pass with care, and yield when appropriate. Approach each bend as if someone were around the corner.
  • Be prepared for weather. Conditions and temperatures can change rapidly. Dress accordingly, carry adequate water and sun protection.
  • Stay on approved trails. Going off trail can damage park resources, accelerate erosion, and threaten other park users and wildlife. Respect the property of the land owners adjacent to trail boundaries and the vegetation that grows there.
  • Always carry water. Two quarts per person per two hour hike is recommended.
  • Dogs must be under control at all times. They must be leashed on paved, multi-use trails, in parking lots, and in developed areas. Loose dogs can be hazardous to bicyclists runners, and equestrians. Please dispose of your dog’s waste by placing it in a garbage can.
  • Obey all trail-use rules posted at trailheads. You are responsible for knowing and following park rules and regulations.
  • Do not litter. Carry all trash with you, if you bring it in, you should bring it out. If you see litter along the way, take a moment to pick it up as well, you will be leaving the trail a nicer place than you found it.
  • Do not drink or contaminate water sources – Wash 100 feet away from any water source. Never drink from streams without properly filtering water.
  • Use provided toilet facilities – If you are unable to find a facility, dig a hole six inches deep at least 200 feet from any open water.
  • Do not make fires. Use picnic areas and grills if provided.
  • Respect park resources. Remember that all park resources – fossils, plants, animals, artifacts, and rocks should remain as you find them. Each person is entitled to the same sense of discovery you experience when traveling our County’s Regional Trails. Do not harass and wild animals or remove and plants for the trail area. This is some creatures home and you are the visitor.

Motor Vehicles. No motorized vehicles are allowed on trails (wheelchairs excepted).
 

To find out more about adopting a trail, volunteer efforts on trail maintenance, or for any other questions, please contact us:

info@bmut.org

HORSEBACK RIDERS, HIKERS, RUNNERS & MOUNTAIN BIKERS
We need your help to open up about 50 miles of
open space trails for non-motorized users.

WITH YOUR HELP WE CAN MAKE DREAMS COME TRUE.
A DREAM FOR SAFE and BEAUTIFUL NEIGHBORHOODS
AVAILABLE TO EVERYONE IN AND AROUND BOTH
WILDOMAR AND LAKELAND VILLAGE.

This site is maintained by Volunteers of the Butterfield Multi-Use Trails Non-Profit 501(c)(3) #20-4884272