MID-VALLEY ATV CLUB Weather Greenwood ,NS

Trail Patrol

Nova Scotia Trails Federation Trail Patrol Program

In 2008, the Nova Scotia Trails Federation (NS Trails), All Terrain Vehicle Association (ATVANS), Snowmobilers Association of Nova Scotia (SANS), Nova Scotia Offroad Riders Association (NSORRA), joined forces to form one integrated trail patrol program. The upgraded integrated program has proven popular among trail enthusiasts. Since announcing the new program this spring, close to a 100 new trail wardens have received training and the goal for 2009 is to train an additional 100 wardens.

Wardens are public relations officers. They are not enforcement officers, although they may work closely with local police and DNR enforcement officers. Wardens patrol trails and monitor trail conditions and watch for potential hazards. Many wardens have first aid training and will assist where possible until emergency response teams arrive.

The Mid-Valley ATV Club is a supporter of this program and has at present seven trained Trail Wardens in the club. They will start patrolling the various trails this spring.

Basic Trail Etiquette

Be aware of other trail users
Know and obey posted trail rules
Heed all hazard signs – they are there for trail user safety
Stay to the right of the trail (except when passing)
Slow down at corners
Always clean up after yourself
Obey all the trail rules
Give a clear warning signal when passing
Travel at a reasonable speed at all times
Keep pets on leash
Move off the trail when letting others pass
Yield to other trail-users when entering or crossing a trail
Stay on the trail (respect the environment by not venturing off the trail)
Do not litter
Do not contaminate water sources (wash 100 feet away from any nearby water source)
Use provided toilet facilities (if you are unable to find a facility, dig a hole 6 inches deep at least 200 feet from any open water)
Do not make open fires (use picnic areas and grills where provide
Respect wildlife – do not disturb plants or animals – this is their home, you are the visit.

Follow the following link to the Nova Scotia Trail Patrol Website. NS Trail Patrol Website

If you are interested in becoming a Trail Warden contact Bill Bishop , Chief Trail Warden email: bishopb@ns.sympatico.ca