Are you ready to view old trail networks with fresh eyes?
by Peter Dolan, New Jersey Program Coordinator, New York - New Jersey Trail Conference, Joshua Osowski, Regional Park Superintendent
Many trail networks grow organically over the years – linear trails sprout connectors, spurs snake toward vistas, “social trails” are marked, and new trails are added to provide loop options. With enough time, even trail systems that are fastidiously maintained on the ground can look confusing on a map. When people are getting lost and trails aren’t meeting hiker needs, what can you do? This presentation uses examples of real-world trail networks that were re-imagined with simple re-blazing and strategic use of new connectors to provide radically improved user experiences. Undertaking such projects requires the involvement of land managers, nonprofit partners, volunteers, and the input of emergency first responders… but when a tangled mess of trails evolves into an elegant system of stacked loops, the result is worth it. After walking through the projects described in this presentation, the audience will be ready to view old trail networks with fresh eyes. Learning Objectives:
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