Trail Etiquette

1. "Take only pictures, leave only footprints."  Leave all plants and animals where you find them for others to enjoy. 

2. Keep your voices down, especially around Hope Lake on Nell's Rock Road, because loud voices travel across the lake and bother everyone else along the shoreline.

2. Bikers traditionally yield to pedestrians.  Having said that, it would be gracious for hikers to step aside for bikers because it is harder for bikers to get off their bikes and walk.

4. Pick up trash others have left behind.

5. Keep dogs under control, remove droppings from trails. 

6. No ATVs, dirt bikes or other motorized vehicles - they tear up the trails and disrupt the park.

7. Use a map, pay attention, and be sure to stay on public property.  Learn how to follow simple trail markings. Don't carelessly wander into neighbor's yards and ask where you are.  Respect 'No Trespassing' signs.

8. Give fishermen plenty of space and some peace and quiet so the fish aren't scared away. 

9. Avoid talking on cell phones.  Preferably, turn them off.

10. Paugussett (Blue Dot) Trail: This trail is maintained by CFPA and is located partly on private property with the property owners' permission.  For that reason, it is especially important to stay on the trail and respect nearby home owners, or they could close the trail at any time! Mountain bikes, ATVs and dirt bikes are prohibited from this trail.  

10. City of Shelton Open Space rules prohibit fires, ice skating, swimming, camping (unless you get special permission from the City), hunting, paintball, ice fishing and alcohol.