posted Jul 15, 2022
This research developed and applied state-of-the-art trail condition assessment and monitoring procedures and applied them to the park’s formal and informal (visitor-created) trails.
posted Jul 30, 2020
The purpose of the Jackson Hole Pathways and Trails Survey is to gather public feedback on Jackson Hole’s pathways and trails systems. The results of this first-of-its‐kind survey effort are intended to provide a documentation of pathways and trails usage, satisfaction, strengths, weaknesses, and suggestions for improvement. The information in this report provides solid information to help community decision-makers, stakeholder groups, and interested citizens plan for the future of Jackson Hole’s pathways and trails systems.
posted May 16, 2018
Increasing numbers of equestrians on public lands require more awareness of impacts.
posted Jun 5, 2019
by Laura Brown with University of Connecticut, Dylan Carey with Parks and Trails New York, Jennifer Ceponis with Capital District Transportation Committee, Emily Dozier with Dutchess County Transportation Council, Kristina Kelly with Connecticut Trail Census, James Stevens with ConsultEcon, Inc.
Presenters outline the techniques used and lessons learned from trail counts in New York and Connecticut.
posted Aug 14, 2020
by American Council of Snowmobile Assns. (ACSA)
All recreational trail use, whether motorized or nonmotorized, requires active management. Trail management should ensure adherence to private or public land use prescriptions, adequate resource protection, and that appropriate visitor experiences are provided. Trail management policies should be set at the local level to ensure they best fit local circumstances.
posted Feb 19, 2018
Tools for helping to identify opportunity, map a course of action, and quantify the benefits of walking, biking and trail development.
posted Apr 3, 2018
The survey provides clear direction for the Commission as they update their county park master plan for the next five years.
posted May 30, 2018
In most cases, the same rules set forth for pack stock use on public lands apply to llamas. Llamas have been found to have a similar impact on trails as hikers.
posted Apr 3, 2018
Survey of trail riders
posted Aug 26, 2021
by The Interagency Visitor Use Management Council
Evaluating Effectiveness of Visitor Use Management
posted Jul 14, 2020
by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
Contributing author and equine trail expert Lora Goerlich shares her thoughts on why leash laws need to be taken seriously.
posted May 30, 2018
Survey of mountain biking users from the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) trail system located in northwestern Wisconsin.
