Hikers and other trail users

Robert C. Lucas

Treesearch

Hikers and other trail users

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Robert C. Lucas

Year:

1971

Type:

Other

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

In: Larson, E.vH., ed. The Forest Recreation Symposium. State University of New York College of Forestry; 1971 October 12-14: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 113-122.

Download (PDF 1.62 MB)

Download (PDF 1.62 MB): https://research.fs.usda.gov/download/treesearch/14558.pdf

Abstract

Trail users seem neglected. Trail systems are limited, largely relics of fire control rather than designed for recreation; and total trail miles are probably declining. On the other hand, participation in various kinds of trail-oriented recreation is substantial and growing. Most activity is for short periods of time close to participants' homes. A varied and diffuse trail system, with an emphasis on opportunities near urban areas, is needed. The research base for planning needs to be strengthened.

Parent Publication

Recreation Symposium Proceedings

Citation

Lucas, Robert C. 1971. Hikers and other trail users. In: Larson, E.vH., ed. The Forest Recreation Symposium. State University of New York College of Forestry; 1971 October 12-14: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 113-122.