Sharing rail trails

Rail trails are multi-use trails converted from disused railway lines.

A few basics will help you ride more safely on Victoria's rail trails.

Much of the etiquette that applies on other places to ride also applies on rail trails. Once on a rail trail, however, you are more likely to meet a horse. Avoid coming up fast behind them as this may frighten them into unpredictable behaviour. Allow a wide birth and pass slowly.

Other points of etiquette noted in rail trails of Victoria include:

• Keeping to the track
• Carrying rubbish home
• Leaving all gates as you find them
• Moving quietly near stock
• Parking in designated areas and avoid blocking access roads and tracks
• Observing local fire restrictions
• Observing the individual codes of conduct signage displayed on various tracks.