Ohio trail users

Roger E. McCay

Treesearch

Ohio trail users

Informally Refereed

Authors:

Roger E. McCay

Year:

1976

Type:

Research Note

Station:

Northern Research Station

Source:

Research Note NE-228. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 3p.

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Abstract

Hikers, horseback riders, bicycle riders, and motorcycle riders were interviewed on randomly selected trails in Ohio to better understand who they are and why they use trails. Bicycle riders were found to be the most active trail users; bicycle and motorcycle riders were younger than hikers and horseback riders. The majority of hikers and horseback riders preferred single-use trails. People used trails for the enjoyment of nature.

Keywords

Recreation, trails, hiking, horseback riding, bicycle riding, motorcycle riding

Citation

McCay, Roger E. 1976. Ohio trail users. Research Note NE-228. Upper Darby, PA: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Northeastern Forest Experiment Station. 3p.