Trail User Policies

In order to promote a healthy, enjoyable environment, Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania offers the following Trail User Policies. Please observe these policies when spending time on the trails.

Lower Trail Bulletin Board Policy
  • Posting messages is permitted for Lower Trail information, general public notices, and business notices.
  • Lower Trail information has first preference.
  • Bulletin Boards will be maintained by a member of Rails to Trails of Central PA.
  • Plexiglas side will remain locked to curb vandalism.
  • Information can be posted on the plywood side as desired by anyone.

Information for posting on the Plexiglas side can be given to a Rails to Trails Board member or sent to:

RAILS TO TRAILS OF CENTRAL PA
P.O. BOX 592
HOLLIDAYSBURG, PA 16648


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Personal Property on the Lower Trail

Rails to Trails of Central Pennsylvania maintains recreational trails that are open to all members of the public. In order to maintain a safe, natural and beautiful environment and because our trails are for public use, no personal property is permitted to be posted, installed, or displayed on the trail without approval from the RTTCPA Board of Directors. This includes signage, decorations, structures, and vegetation. Approval for variance of this policy must be requested in writing to the RTTCPA Board of Directors.

January 15, 2008
Accepted March 11, 2008

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Dog Walking Policy

Dogs are welcome on the Lower Trail, but must be kept on leashes no more than six feet long and under control at all times.

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E-Bikes Policy

Allowable bikes are pedal driven with or without a motor assist.
All bikes are limited to the posted speed of 15 MPH maximum.

To accommodate mobility disabled persons, wheelchairs and other mobility devices built specifically for disabilities are permitted.

No vehicles powered by internal combustion are permitted on the Lower Trail, except those authorized for maintenance and emergency purposes.

Other power-driven mobility devices, not specifically designed for disabilities, may be used, provided:

  • Any electric propulsion device must not exceed 250 watts or 1/3 HP in power.
  • Devices weigh less than 100 lbs.
  • Devices can be no more than 36 inches in width.
  • Devices have fully operating pedals

No other power driven devices may be used, including but not limited to any gas or similarly powered combustible fuel devices, ATV's, golf carts, or dirt bikes.

The Lower Trail is monitored by agreement with the Pennsylvania Game Commission which will determine any infractions to this policy and enforce penalties, when appropriate,


Pavilion Reservation Policy

Pavilions on the Trail cannot be reserved. They are available on a first come, first served basis at no cost for use.

Adopted June 10, 2014.

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Nondiscrimination and Equal Opportunity Policy

The purpose of this declaration is to affirm Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania's commitment to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to communicate the Organization's commitment to those principles through this Nondiscrimination Policy Statement.

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Harassment Free Work Environment Policy

The purpose of this policy statement is to establish and affirm Rails-To-Trails of Central Pennsylvania policy of prohibiting sexual harassment in the workplace.

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