MOOSE, Wyo. — According to Grand Teton National Park (GTNP), proper trail etiquette means downhill hikers should always yield to uphill hikers.
Those hiking down on a narrow trail should step to the side where there is a rock or solid spot without vegetation to allow individuals or groups heading up to pass, unless those hiking uphill make the call to step aside first and take a breather.
“Uphill hikers are already working against gravity, so help them out by giving them extra space on the trail,” GTNP says.
All hikers are also asked to stay on established trails, leave flowers and rock where they’re found and leave no trace. Hikers should always yield to horses, who have right-of-way.
“The best thing you can do when hiking is to remember the ‘golden rule’: treat others the way you would want to be treated,” the National Park Service emphasizes.
