Best Trails States to Take Lessons From

[gregobrien]

What state trail systems should we be looking to for inspiration?

When looking to other states I look for certain defined attributes:
- a long-term flexible approach
- promotion of trails stewardship and volunteerism
- dedication to ALL user groups and their interests
- commitment to growth and change as public needs change
- understanding the need for both Multi-Use trail as well as Dedicated-Use Trail in BALANCED proportions (there are times we need to share, but also times when we need to get away from other users)
- Education
- Education
- Education

Minnesota was voted 'best trails state' by American Trails: www.americantrails.org

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/besttrails.html

Alot to be learned from them on all fronts.

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/index.html

From horse trails, to water trails, to long distance trails, and of course

OHV trails: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/index.html

Minnesota should be an inspiration to us all. We can turn NJ around and apply these principles here.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER STATES WE SHOULD BE LOOKING TO FOR INSPIRATION?

PLEASE SHARE AND CONTRIBUTE!

[jeepinjp]

a couple of great sources for trail info are www.nohvcc.org/Default.aspx and www.americantrails.org/

Both full of tons of info for motorized and non motorized trails

NOHVCC will have links to every states partner and there trail info

interesting quote from NOHVCC Feb. newsletter

"Co-chairing the group’s formation with Potter is Tom Metsa, State OHV/Snowmobile Program Manager with Colorado State Parks. Funding will come from MIA, SVIA and ROHVA through the Right Rider Access Fund. The new association will replace an earlier, loosely formed group called the National Association of OHV Program Managers (NAOPM).



Using emails and conference calls, Potter and Metsa have spread the news about the association, discussed its direction and priorities, and are currently working on bylaws and other organizational details. Most importantly, they are encouraging program managers to sign on and get involved. According to Potter, 46 of the 50 states have OHV programs, and he hopes to get them all represented with members. “We’re trying to move this forward as quickly as we can, but we also want to get all states on board that are interested. It’s important for them to contact us sooner rather than later. We want to get this group up and running,” said Potter."

Guess who is one of the 4 lone states ?

[jeepinjp]

Feb 25, 2011 15:10:41 GMT -5 gregobrien said:

What state trail systems should we be looking to for inspiration?

When looking to other states I look for certain defined attributes:
- a long-term flexible approach
- promotion of trails stewardship and volunteerism
- dedication to ALL user groups and their interests
- commitment to growth and change as public needs change
- understanding the need for both Multi-Use trail as well as Dedicated-Use Trail in BALANCED proportions (there are times we need to share, but also times when we need to get away from other users)
- Education
- Education
- Education

Minnesota was voted 'best trails state' by American Trails: www.americantrails.org

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/besttrails.html

Alot to be learned from them on all fronts.

www.dnr.state.mn.us/state_trails/index.html

From horse trails, to water trails, to long distance trails, and of course

OHV trails: www.dnr.state.mn.us/ohv/index.html

Minnesota should be an inspiration to us all. We can turn NJ around and apply these principles here.

ARE THERE ANY OTHER STATES WE SHOULD BE LOOKING TO FOR INSPIRATION?

PLEASE SHARE AND CONTRIBUTE!

Greg,
dead on and here are the 4 "E`s " of a successful OHV program :education, evaluation,engineering and enforcement

[mikeb]

www.maine.gov/doc/parks/programs/ATV/atv.html