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Share the Trail
Share the Trail
The Cynwyd Heritage Trail provides space for people to walk, bike, run, exercise, commute, and be outside. And to keep the Trail safe, fun, and welcoming for everyone, it’s important to be considerate while out on the Trail. Help do your part to keep these spaces safe and accessible by recreating responsibly and following these trail etiquette tips. And remember, the Cynwyd Heritage Trail is for everyone—whether you’re new to the Trail or a longtime user—so please be nice, take care and share the Trail.
The Cynwyd Heritage Trail provides space for people to walk, bike, run, exercise, commute, and be outside. And to keep the Trail safe, fun, and welcoming for everyone, it’s important to be considerate while out on the Trail. Help do your part to keep these spaces safe and accessible by recreating responsibly and following these trail etiquette tips. And remember, the Cynwyd Heritage Trail is for everyone—whether you’re new to the Trail or a longtime user—so please be nice, take care and share the Trail.
Did you know that the separate gravel and paved pathways on the Trail were designed for different users?
The design for the Trail was developed during a public design process occurring between October 2009 and May 2010. The primary goal of the design process was to minimize pedestrian conflicts between higher-speed bike users and lower speed runners, pedestrians, and dog walkers, and to also compensate for the short, straight, and steep former rail segment. The “low intensity” soft surface (gravel) offers a wonderful opportunity to meander, visit with friends, and explore the natural environment at a slower pace. The “high intensity” hard surface (paved) sections were intended for speedier users such as commuters, runners, and cyclists.
Recommended Trail Use
Recommended Trail Use
Please follow the posted etiquette signs and follow these simple guidelines when using the Trail:
Pedestrians, runners, dog walkers, and children on bikes are encouraged to use the soft surface trail.
Runners, bikers, and skateboarders are encouraged to use the hard surface trail.
Have fun, be safe, and be friendly.
Being alert and attentive to your surroundings will help you be prepared for any surprises you encounter. Courtesy is also critical to ensure a great experience for all.
Being alert and attentive to your surroundings will help you be prepared for any surprises you encounter. Courtesy is also critical to ensure a great experience for all.
Trail Etiquette
Trail Etiquette
Stay Alert. Always be aware of your surroundings.
Protect your children. Keep them to the right and attentive.
Stay to the right.
Pedestrians always have the right-of-way.
Do not block the trail:
When stopping
By going 3 or 4 abreast
Pass only:
After looking behind you
To the left
After giving a warning (“on your left!” call, bell ring or other notification)
Bikes do not leave the Trail.
Yield:
When entering the Trail
At trail intersections
Wear a helmet!
Control your dogs. Treat your pet as you would your child.
No trespassing onto adjacent private properties.
Our friends at Circuit Trails also have excellent trail etiquette tips. Consider checking our their fun and informative videos before visiting the Trail.
Our friends at Circuit Trails also have excellent trail etiquette tips. Consider checking our their fun and informative videos before visiting the Trail.
Rules & Regulations
Rules & Regulations
Hours - open 24 hours per day, except from sunset to sunrise it may be used only as a transportation corridor.
No unauthorized motor vehicles, including, but not limited to: trucks, cars, snowmobiles, ATVs, motorcycles, segways
Dogs permitted, but must be kept on a leash at all times, no longer than 8 feet
All pet waste must be cleaned up and properly disposed of
No horses
No alcoholic beverage
No smoking
If you see something, say something! Refer to the closest numbered CHT trail marker and call 911 with your location.
If you see something, say something! Refer to the closest numbered CHT trail marker and call 911 with your location.
When in Laurel Hill West Cemetery
When in Laurel Hill West Cemetery
We are fortunate that the Cynwyd Heritage Trail connects directly to historic Laurel Hill West Cemetery at Barmouth. The cemetery, established in 1869, covers 187-acres filled with history and remarkable stone artwork. Laurel Hill West is the accredited Trailhead arboretum with several Pennsylvania state champion trees.
While visitors are welcomed by the cemetery to enjoy their grounds for walking and biking, it’s important to remember that Laurel Hill West is still an active cemetery and all users must respect those who are grieving. Please avoid biking or walking in the presence of a funeral procession, graveside burial or memorial ceremony. Please also abide by the cemetery’s speed limit of 15 mph at all times.
We are also very fortunate that the cemetery is dog-friendly, but please keep your pet on a leash at all times and to clean up after your pet.
It is a privilege to have this beautiful resource adjacent to our trail. Please be respectful of those who are mourning and to the cemetery staff who maintain this National Register property day in and day out. We are sure you would expect the same deference to be given to you.
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