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- Stay on designated trails. For a map of San Marcos trails click here.
- Trail hours are from dawn to dusk.
- Trail speed limit for bicycles, skates and equestrians is 15 m.p.h. / 5 m.p.h. when within 50 feet of other trail users.
- Bicycles and skates yield to pedestrians and equestrians; pedestrians yield to equestrians. Keep to the right of the trail. Allow room for others to pass.
- No smoking or fires allowed.
- Firearms and hunting equipment are prohibited.
- Motorized vehicles are prohibited (except for patrol and maintenance vehicles).
- Keep dogs on 6 foot maximum leash at all times; clean up after your pet.
- Helmets are required by state law on bicycle riders 17 years and under. It is strongly recommended that all bicyclist and horseback riders wear approved helmets.
- Do not ride bicycles or horses where trails are muddy. Hoof and wheel ruts damage the trails, making it difficult to repair and potentially hazardous to other riders.
- Class 1&2 e-bikes are permitted on City trails with the exception of trails surrounding Walnut Grove Park and Highlands areas. Please see the maps for areas that e-bikes are NOT approved.
- Releasing wild or domestic animals, fish or plants is prohibited. Do not disturb or collect plants, animals or archaeological objects.
- Take out what you carry in; Do not litter.
- There is no drinking water or restrooms available on the trails. Carry water and first aid supplies. Wear appropriate clothing and footwear.
- Rattlesnakes are sometimes spotted on trails. They will defend themselves if cornered or threatened so please be vigilant and report them to 9-1-1 if needed. Ticks, poison oak, loose rock, steep ravines and other dangers exist in the parks and/or trails. Mountain lions, bobcats and coyotes have been sighted in San Marcos. Please use caution.
- Parks & Trails Ranger Hotline (760)-744-9494 ext. 3704.
| 9.04.080 - Regulation of Motorized Vehicles, Traffic and Parking. | |
| (a) | Motorized Vehicles. It is unlawful for any Person to operate a Motorized Vehicle within a Park or trail, except on roadways and in Areas specifically designated for such purposes or by Park Use Permit. |
| (b) | Motorized Vehicle Operation. It is unlawful for any Person to: |
| (1) | Operate a motor vehicle at a speed in excess of 15 miles per hour, which speed is reduced to a maximum of five miles per hour when within 50 feet of another Park or trail user, or to obey other speed limits as posted. |
| (2) | Operate a motor vehicle within a Park in violation of posted regulations. |
| (3) | Operate a motor vehicle on any City trail other than for maintenance, security or emergency purposes. |
