Community guidelines

Last updated November 2, 2026

Comments on articles and reviews, questions and fixes in the park finder help other people plan better outings. These guidelines keep that useful and friendly. They apply alongside the terms of use.

Post what helps

• Share what you know firsthand. Say when you visited, so people can tell how current it is.
• Be specific. "The lower loop was flooded past the second bridge on Oct 12" helps more than "trail bad".
• Review the place, not the people. Rate the park as you found it, once per park, and update your review if things change.
• Fixes need a reason. When you suggest a correction, say how you know: a sign, the park's website or a visit. An editor checks every fix before it changes a page.

Not allowed

• Harassment, threats, hate or personal attacks, including about other posters, authors or park staff.
• Other people's personal information, or photos and descriptions that identify people without their consent.
• Spam, ads, affiliate links, self-promotion, or reviews written for pay or in exchange for anything.
• False or misleading information, including fake reviews or ratings meant to raise or lower a park.
• Encouraging anything unsafe or illegal, such as entering closed areas, trespassing, disturbing wildlife or ignoring park rules.
• Content you don't have the right to post, such as someone else's text or photos.
• Sexual, graphic or violent content.
• Pretending to be someone else, including a park agency or TrailCircuit.

How moderation works

Editors read posts and hide those that break these guidelines. Repeated or serious breaches can lead to losing the ability to post, or to the account being closed. We may also remove posts we're legally required to take down. You can delete your own posts at any time.

Report a problem

If you see a post that breaks these guidelines, or think one of yours was hidden by mistake, tell us through the contact form. Include the page address and a short description. For a copyright complaint, follow the steps on copyright and DMCA.

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