The trail is free for all to use and enjoy, but it\u2019s not free to maintain! It takes hundreds of volunteers and a trail crew to maintain and repair the wear and tear from use from trail enthusiasts. Practice good trail etiquette by purchasing a membership to help cover the costs to preserve and protect the trail.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Leave no Trace” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Leave-no-Trace.png” title_text=”Leave no Trace” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Leave no Trace<\/b><\/h3>\n
Pack it in. Pack it out. Please remove all trash, leftover food and litter from the trail.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Take Only Pictures” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Take-Only-Pictures.png” title_text=”Take Only Pictures” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Take Only Pictures<\/b><\/h3>\n
Pictures are encouraged (and you can share them using #ECTlove and #eastcoasttrail) but please leave plants and wildlife undisturbed.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Pedestrian Only” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Pedestrian-Only.png” title_text=”Pedestrian Only” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Pedestrian Only<\/b><\/h3>\n
The East Coast Trail is a pedestrian trail. The following message is posted at all trailhead locations: \u201cNo open fires, vehicles, bikes or horses on trail.\u201d Our Licence to Occupy on Crown Land, Municipal Town Plans, private landowner agreements and our insurance policies are based on the fact that the East Coast Trail is a pedestrian trail, not an all-purpose trail.<\/span>
The East Coast Trail was designed, built, and is being maintained to sustain walkers, hikers and runners. The trail was designed to provide the safe passage of pedestrians and to minimize the impact on the environment. The trail was not hardened to sustain bike, vehicle or equestrian traffic nor was it designed with the sightlines and safety considerations required to support an all-purpose trail.<\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Dogs on the Trail” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;”][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Dogs-on-the-Trail.png” title_text=”Dogs on the Trail” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Dogs on the Trail<\/b><\/h3>\n
Dogs may join hikers on the trail as long as they are under the control of the owner. Owners must follow applicable provincial legislation and\/or municipal by-laws when taking their dogs on public rights-of-way. Owners are asked to remove pet waste from the trail and dispose of it after hiking.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”No Open Fires” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/No-Open-Fires.png” title_text=”No Open Fires” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
No Open Fires<\/b><\/h3>\n
Carry a backpack or camping stove if you are planning to cook while on the trail.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Hike on the Trail bed” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Hike-on-the-Trail-bed.png” title_text=”Hike on the Trail bed” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Hike on the Trail bed<\/b><\/h3>\n
Please hike on the developed trail to protect vegetation and prevent erosion.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”No Woodcutting” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/No-Woodcutting.png” title_text=”No Woodcutting” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
No Woodcutting<\/b><\/h3>\n
Woodcutting is not permitted within 50m of the trail.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner column_structure=”1_2,1_2″ use_custom_gutter=”on” gutter_width=”1″ make_equal=”on” admin_label=”Respect” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” custom_padding=”0px||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”display:grid;||width: 100% !important;” sticky_enabled=”0″][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_css_main_element=”width:20%!important;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:20%!important;”][et_pb_image src=”https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Respect-1.png” title_text=”Respect” _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” width=”150px” width_tablet=”150px” width_phone=”50%” width_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ module_alignment_tablet=”” module_alignment_phone=”center” module_alignment_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column_inner][et_pb_column_inner type=”1_2″ saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding_tablet=”|||50px|false|false” custom_padding_phone=”30px|||0px|false|false” custom_padding_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element=”width:80%!important;||align-self: center;” global_colors_info=”{}” custom_css_main_element_last_edited=”on|phone” custom_css_main_element_phone=”width:100%!important;” custom_css_main_element_tablet=”width:80%!important;”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.20.2″ _module_preset=”default” header_3_font_size=”20px” custom_padding=”||||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ text_orientation_tablet=”” text_orientation_phone=”center” text_orientation_last_edited=”on|phone” global_colors_info=”{}” sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n
Respect<\/b><\/h3>\n
Respect the peace and quiet of the wilderness and the privacy of people who live near the trail.<\/span><\/p>\n[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”The Trail is for Pedestrians” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
The Trail is for Pedestrians<\/h1>\n
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The East Coast Trail has been developed for walking, hiking or trekking on foot.<\/p>\n
The trail is single-track (wide enough for one person to pass on foot) and follows vegetated and rocky coastline, often with limited forward visibility. As a result, the following activities are not<\/b> permitted on the trail:<\/p>\n\n- Cycling or mountain biking<\/li>\n
- Horseback riding<\/li>\n
- Use of wheeled vehicles, motorized or non-motorized<\/li>\n
- Open fires – use a portable camp stove instead<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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Considerations for Trail Runners<\/h1>\n
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If running on the trail, please:<\/p>\n
\n- Avoid running to the side of the trail where possible. Foot-widened patches are not stable as hardened trail, resulting in eroded, often muddy stretches of path.<\/li>\n
- Remember that many hikers will not expect to encounter a trail runner. Be prepared to yield the trail if needed.<\/li>\n
- When approaching another trail user quickly from behind, let them know you intend to pass them with a polite “on your left” (or right).<\/li>\n
- If running uphill, be prepared to yield to those coming downhill.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][et_pb_row_inner admin_label=”Memorials on the East Coast Trail” _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”0px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_column_inner saved_specialty_column_type=”3_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” link_text_color=”#09829a” header_font=”PT Sans Narrow|700|||||||” header_font_size=”25px” custom_margin=”10px||10px||false|false” custom_padding=”20px||0px||false|false” global_colors_info=”{}”]<\/p>\n
Memorials on the East Coast Trail<\/h1>\n
[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” text_font=”||||||||” text_line_height=”1.8em” link_font=”|700|||||||” link_text_color=”#0ba6c4″ custom_padding=”||0px|||” global_colors_info=”{}”]From time to time the Association will receive an inquiry regarding the placement of a structure in memory of a loved one on, or adjacent to, the trail. The intended structure may be a plaque, a bench, a sign, artwork, or some other physical marker.\u00a0 Unfortunately, we cannot support the placement of such structures on or near the trail.<\/p>\n
Since its inception, the Association has promoted the wilderness character of the trail. Our reluctance to support the placement of memorial structures stems from our guiding principle of Leave No Trace.\u00a0 We have a trust obligation to protect the public wilderness lands through which the trail passes and our response is intended to ensure that the Association exercises this trust in a responsible manner so as not to change the wilderness character or the natural environment of the trail.<\/p>\n
The presence of private memorials along the trail can detract from the natural environment and intrude on the experience and enjoyment of other people who hike the trail. While the Association certainly understands and sympathizes with the private grief of friends and families of deceased loved ones, it remains committed to preserving the natural landscape and we strive to leave as minimal an imprint as possible. As an alternative, we encourage people to find solace by appreciating a favourite site or viewpoint on the trail as their loved one would have experienced it – free from the intrusion of man-made markers and memorials.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column_inner][\/et_pb_row_inner][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_section]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Hiking EtiquetteHike the Trail Hiking EtiquetteEach year, the East Coast Trail welcomes enthusiastic hikers from around the globe. We want as many people as possible to experience our award-winning trail, but we also ask hikers to respect the trail. Please read our hiking etiquette tips below which outline how you can help protect the trail.Become […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":10,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-603","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"post_mailing_queue_ids":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/603","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/10"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=603"}],"version-history":[{"count":92,"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/603\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":7683,"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/603\/revisions\/7683"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/eastcoasttrail.com\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=603"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}