
published Nov 2005
Visitor use impacts associated with the Appalachian Trail include use of the footpath itself, overnight use areas (both designated and bootleg), and human waste management.
published Nov 2005
by Jed Wagner with Denver Parks and Recreation Department
Denver has 130 miles of paved trails, open 24 hours a day and maintained for year-round use. Snow removal begins at 5 a.m. after winter storms.
published Oct 2005
by New York - New Jersey Trail Conference
An overview trail maintenance used by the New York/NewJersey Trail Conference.
published Jul 2005
by Tim Poole with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (Northeast Regional Office)
In about two decades, rail-trails have risen from obscurity to become highly valued amenities for many American communities. Rail-trails preserve natural and cultural resources and provide both residents and tourists with attractive places to recreate and safe routes to their destinations.
published Apr 2005
This study investigates the question of whether the presence of a greenway increases the risk of crime occurring on the properties adjacent to the greenway.
published Jan 2005
by International Association of Snowmobile Administrators (IASA)
The purpose of this resource guide is to provide snowmobiling agencies, associations, and clubs with guidelines that are a resource for grooming, maintenance, and increasing community awareness of snowmobile trails.
published Dec 2004
The Washington and Old Dominion Trail (W&OD) is a 45-mile long transportation and recreation corridor running from Arlington, Virginia, west to Purcellville.
published May 2004
Does equestrian use have an impact on stream and lake water quality?
published Nov 2003
Cairns need care. For the trail user, the message is clear: "Preserve the mountain landscape. Please do not add to or build cairns or other rock objects. Leave the mountain and the rocks as you find them."
published Oct 2003
A summary of scientific studies that compare mountain biking to other forms of trail travel.
published Apr 2003
The purpose of this study was to provide an extensive description of the use of trails in South Carolina.
published Apr 2002
Specific issues and goals for maintaining bikeways and the roadway edge where the majority of bicycling takes place.