Impacts of ATV traffic on undesignated trails

Randy B. Foltz; Dexter L. Meadows

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Impacts of ATV traffic on undesignated trails

Formally Refereed

Authors:

Randy B. Foltz, Dexter L. Meadows

Year:

2007

Type:

Scientific Journal

Station:

Rocky Mountain Research Station

Source:

Stream Notes. April: 5-7.

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Abstract

The U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service reports that driving motor vehicles off-road has become one of the fastest growing activities on national forest lands. The continued growth and use of all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) has created a demand upon many existing trail systems that were not designed for this level of use. This has challenged the capacity of trails and the ability of recreation managers to schedule and perform basic trail assessments and regular maintenance.

Keywords

all-terrain vehicles (ATVs), ATV traffic, off-road vehicles, trails, recreation management

Citation

Foltz, Randy B.; Meadows, Dexter L. 2007. Impacts of ATV traffic on undesignated trails. Stream Notes. April: 5-7.