The Rubicon Trail is threatened with closure! We must do our part to ensure that no one has a reason to close our trail. But it is constantly under the microscope of governmental control agencies and environmental groups. It is also one of our crown jewels of recreation.

We must use it right; or lose it. Here are some suggested guidelines for using the trail:

1. Stay on the trail. Never get off the trail. Do not camp some place where you have to make a new trail to get there.
2. Leave no trace. Air down; drive slow; and don't spin your tires where you don't need to. Stay on the rocks.
3. Follow the established route. Do not create a new route or bypass.
4. Be courteous of other drivers. Don't hold up the line and upset those behind you when you don't need to or have an alternative (such as getting out of the way).
5. Pick up trash you see along the trail.
6. Talk to other riders / drivers about their bad habits if you see some.
7. Never drive into or through wet areas or meadows. Stay on the trail that avoids these sensitive spots.
8. If your vehicle breaks down, try to limp it out of the way as soon as you can so as to not hold up those behind you. Every one is on a schedule these days. And no one likes to be held up. We all want to get as much fun in as we can in a short period of time. Be thoughtful.
9. Obey the law.
10. Don't drive over vegetaion or make mud holes worse.
11. Help another 4-wheeler in need.
12. Have fun; be safe; but be smart about our future.