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The Wolf River trails are the most politically sensitive in our area. These trails are used by
many other groups that would like to see bikes banned completely. To prevent that -
Ride on approved trails only. The map below shows which trail segments are open for multi-
user and which are restricted.
Maintain proper bike control. Slow down when you meet hikers or runners. Let them know
you are there when you approach from behind. Be careful on blind curves.
Keep your speed low. Do your fast training rides on some other trail where bikes are less of
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Complaints about bikes have increased. If this continues, Shelby Farms will take action
against us. The best was to improve our trail access is to peacefully coexist with the other trail users. The best guide is the IMBA rules of the trail. Find them at www.imba.com. |
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Use Policy From Lucius Burch Natural Area Management Plan
February 1999 Prohibits Jogging
The Runners Are Due a Wake Up Call
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Present Acceptable Use Policy
In October 1995, a change in policy was enacted by the managing agency in concurrence with the State Natural
Areas Program to prohibit all non-pedestrian use (including sports use, i.e. jogging). The use by the general public and special event organizers for jogging, bicycling, and other non-pedestrian activities is detrimental to the natural area. These activities degrade the trail system and cause erosion. It has been determined that this multi-use is in conflict with the protection goals under the Act and Rules for Natural Resource Management. |
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Now More Tour-de-Wolf trail
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On June 11, the Shelby Farms Trail Crew rerouted a section of the Tour-de-Wolf trail on the east end in
the Willow Pond Area. The park superintendent requested the trail be removed from the Willow Pond dam. The other goal of the project was to move the trail away from the low spot in that field that turns into a mud hole in the wetter months. As a bonus, the trail is now even longer. Below is a map of the new trail. |
