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Title 12 — STREETS, SIDEWALKS AND PUBLIC PROPERTY›Chapter 12.00 — PARKS AND RECREATION

Diamond Bar Municipal Code Div. 3 Riding and Hiking Trails

Diamond Bar Municipal Code · 2026-10 edition · updated 2026-10-04 · Diamond Bar

Cite as: Diamond Bar Municipal Code Division 3 · Text as of 2026-10-04

Sec. 12.00.500. - Trail rules.

The following rules shall govern use of the city's trails:

(a) Trails are open ½ hour before sunrise and closed ½ hour after sunset.

(b) Trail users use city trails at their own risk. Many city trails, or portions of trails, are unimproved and in their natural condition.

(c) Trail users shall stay on the trail and not trespass on or damage private property adjacent to trails.

(d) Trails shall be used exclusively for hiking and bicycling.

(e) Bicyclists shall yield the right-of-way to pedestrians, pass on the right and give verbal warning whenever passing.

(f) All bicyclists under the age of 18 years shall wear a helmet.

(g) No smoking or open flame is permitted on or in areas surrounding trails.

(h) Alcoholic beverages are not allowed on or in areas surrounding trails.

(i) Dogs must remain on a leash and in control of owner.

(j) Dog owners shall pick-up and pack out dog waste.

(k) All trail users must pack out their trash.

Signs shall be posted at each trail access point and trailhead providing reasonable notice of the requirements of this section and the penalties for failing to comply with the requirements of this section.

(Ord. No. 05(2008), § 1, 10-7-08)

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Sec. 12.00.510. - Operation of motor vehicles.

A person shall not operate any motor vehicle on or over any firebreak or any fire protection roads which are posted against public use and provided with locked gates, or operate any motor vehicle on or over any riding or hiking trail, including a riding and hiking trail established under Public Resources Code, except as otherwise provided in section 12.00.240.

(Ord. No. 14(1989), § 2(17.04.1170), 6-27-89)

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