Slow and Say Hello!”

TRAIL PARTNERS Marin County will launch a county-wide campaign as part of the group’s multi-year program aimed at promoting safe trails in Marin County. The campaign “Slow and Say Hello!” will coincide with National Trails Day, the country’s largest celebration of trails with events in every state, on SATURDAY, JUNE 6th.
TRAIL PARTNERS’ campaign launch will take place at five locations around Marin County where land managers will host fun outdoor activities for everyone to enjoy and to learn more about trail safety. http://www.safetrailsmarin.org

“We’ve reached a critical juncture in how we share the many beautiful trails here in Marin County,” said Curt Kruger, of the Marin Horse Council. “With Trail Partners, we hope to reinforce the desire most of us share to enjoy a safe experience in nature while protecting that resource. Most people will do the right thing if they know what that is, and the various user groups have more in common than differences. Our approach is a positive message focused on education and awareness. We want to create a paradigm shift in how all the different trail users interact, and how we can work together to protect our public lands and make the trails safe for everyone.”

In a historic demonstration of support, four local land managers or their supporting associations representing federal, state, county, and the local water district, have contributed funds to support Trail Partners’ county-wide efforts to promote safe trail use and resource protection in Marin County. These land managers include Golden Gate National Recreation Area ($5000), Marin County Parks and Open Space ($5,000), CA State Parks ($5,000) and Marin Municipal Water District ($5,000).

Trail Partners will be launching its Slow and Say Hello! trail etiquette campaign at the following National Trails Day activities on SATURDAY, JUNE 6TH:

Marin Municipal Water District (MMWD)
Location: Shadyside and Berry Trails (park at Lake Lagunitas)
Project: Help build a redwood trail bridge
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP: http://ggnpc.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=113424&view=RSVP&_ga=1.252985231.781593112.1420489156

GGNRA/Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
Location: Coastal Trail at Bolinas Ridge
Project: Remove overgrown vegetation and tripping hazards from the trail surface
Hours: 10:00 am - 1:30 pm
RSVP: http://ggnpc.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=113425&view=RSVP&_ga=1.10090547.781593112.1420489156

Marin County Open Space
Location: White Hill Trail near Brown Bridge off Sir Francis Drake Blvd
Project: Trail work and broom pull
Hours: 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
RSVP: http://ggnpc.convio.net/site/Calendar?id=113521&view=RSVP&_ga=1.17120191.781593112.1420489156

Point Reyes National Seashore
Location: Estero Trail
Project: Build ranch fencing to prevent trail erosion and ocean sedimentation
Hours: 9:30 am - 3:00 pm
RSVP: http://www.ptreyes.org/events/trails-oceans-stewardship-day-0
or email [email protected]

Mount Tamalpais State Park
Location: TBD
Project: TBD
Hours: TBD
RSVP: TBD

50% of Marin County is parkland and open space, containing 600 miles of roads and trails. These lands include Point Reyes National Seashore, CA State Parks, Marin County Open Space District, and Marin Municipal Water District managed public lands. TRAIL PARTNERS’ campaign promotes the common goals shared by all trail users: safety, consideration, and mutual respect for each other and our natural environment.

TRAIL PARTNERS’ collaborative partners include the Marin Horse Council, Marin County Bicycle Coalition, and Marin Conservation League. The group’s mission is to create a county-wide program in Marin that will engage all trail users in the safe and responsible use of trails.
Last year, TRAIL PARTNERS began its ongoing program of educational workshops Tails & Tires for cyclists and equestrians of all ages with the goal of educating people on the responsible use of trails and resource protection and to help shift the culture of trail users to one that is mutually aligned and cooperative.