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On a shared trail, a mountain biker meets a hiker. Who should stop and step aside?

The biker. Bicyclists yield to hikers and to horses.

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  1. The biker stops and steps aside ✔
  2. The hiker, because bikes are faster
  3. Whoever is going downhill, always

Why: The National Park Service says bicyclists yield to hikers and to horses or other pack stock. The biker should come to a full stop and step to the side.

Huh, didn't know that: Signs can vary from park to park, so check the trailhead for the local right-of-way rules.

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Answer: The biker stops and steps aside. The National Park Service says bicyclists yield to hikers and to horses or other pack stock. The biker should come to a full stop and step to the side.

  1. Hiking Etiquette (National Park Service) www.nps.gov/articles/hikingetiquette.htm
    Bicyclists yield to hikers and horses or other pack stock. Come to a full stop and step to the side to give the right of way.
    Checked 2026-10-11.

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