[Code of Federal Regulations]

[Title 36, Volume 1]

[Revised as of July 1, 2005]

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[CITE: 36CFR2.16]



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              TITLE 36--PARKS, FORESTS, AND PUBLIC PROPERTY

 

      CHAPTER I--NATIONAL PARK SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

 

PART 2_RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION--Table of Contents

 

Sec. 2.16  Horses and pack animals.



    The following are prohibited:

    (a) The use of animals other than those designated as ``pack 

animals'' for purposes of transporting equipment.

    (b) The use of horses or pack animals outside of trails, routes or 

areas designated for their use.

    (c) The use of horses or pack animals on a park road, except: (1) 

Where such travel is necessary to cross to or from designated trails, or 

areas, or privately owned property, and no alternative trails or routes 

have been designated; or (2) when the road has been closed to motor 

vehicles.

    (d) Free-trailing or loose-herding of horses or pack animals on 

trails, except as designated.

    (e) Allowing horses or pack animals to proceed in excess of a slow 

walk when passing in the immediate vicinity of persons on foot or 

bicycle.

    (f) Obstructing a trail, or making an unreasonable noise or gesture, 

considering the nature and purpose of the actor's conduct, and other 

factors that would govern the conduct of a reasonably prudent person, 

while horses or pack animals are passing.

    (g) Violation of conditions which may be established by the 

superintendent concerning the use of horses or pack animals.