Trail Planning on MTB Trail Networks 🚵♂️🌲
Last August, I had the chance to participate in the Trail Network Planning Webinar organized by the Outdoor Recreation Council of BC and conducted by Magi Scallion from McElhanney . I want to share some insights from the webinar and my conclusions about the essence of trail planning and what it involves. Although intuitively known and often put into practice, it was great to compile a list of considerations that should be taken into account every time we think about a trail network and how it should function. There are many benefits to a well-structured and planned network of trails. Trail planning addresses many issues that may arise during the use of trail networks for recreational purposes. How Does Trail Planning Help Us Manage a Trail Network? 🌐 1.- Identifies and Classifies Existing Trails 🗺️ 2.- Identifies Types of Users on existing trails, from hikers to bikers to trail runners 🚶♂️🚴♀️🏃♂️ 3.- Identifies Types of Soil in the area 🌱 4.- Identifies Sensitive Areas of...