Originally Posted by
Uncle Joe
Having been a mountain biker for years I was impressed with something the folks out in Fruita have done on some of their trails. Particularly on their "beginner" trail. Every several yards is a sign with some trail etiquette. Just a note about how to behave on the trail etc. Perhaps in some of these heavy-trafficked areas something like this is in order on the AT. I would think if nothing else a sign at the shelters that reads, "DO NOT SETUP TENTS INSIDE THE SHELTER" might at least put a dent in some of this. The poop on the trail, well that's just wrong. You almost question someone's humanity over that kind of crap! (ahem)