Examples of environmental
standards
[Hiking] [Biking][Equestrian][Snowmobile][Cross Country Skiing][Specific
Examples][References]
|
Reference |
Tread Width (m) |
Cleared Width (m) |
Grade |
Height (m) |
|
Parks |
0.45 - 0.5 |
to the degree necessary for safe and unimpaired movement |
desirable 1-10% max. 20% |
2.5 |
|
MTRCA |
0.5 |
minimum 1m |
desirable 1-10% max. 20% |
min. 2.5 |
|
|
0.6 |
1.5 |
15-20% |
2.5 |
|
Flink et al. |
3.0 |
-- |
no restrictions |
2.4 |
|
Ntnl. Rec. and Park Ass. |
0.6 |
1.2 |
max. 10% |
2.1 |
|
Reference |
Tread Width (m) |
Cleared Width (m) |
Grade |
Height (m) |
|
Parks |
desirable 2.5 min. 1.2 |
2.5 |
desirable 0-3% max. 10% |
2.5 |
|
MTRCA rural/low use |
3.0 |
min. 4 |
desirable 0-5% max. 10% |
min. 3.0 |
|
MTRCA urban/high use |
3.0 |
min. 7 |
desirable 0-3% max. 6% |
min. 3.0 |
|
Flink et al. |
rural 1.2 urban 1.5 |
-- |
desirable 3% max. 8% |
3.0 |
|
Ntnl. Rec. and Park Ass. |
desirable 2.4 min. 1.5 |
-- |
max. 8% |
2.1 |
|
Reference |
Tread Width (m) |
Cleared Width (m) |
Grade |
Height (m) |
|
Parks |
0.45-1m (wider to allow passing) |
2.5 |
desirable 0-10% max. 20% |
3 |
|
MTRCA |
2.5 |
min. 2.5 |
desirable 0-10% max. 15% |
min. 3.5 |
|
Flink et al. |
1.2 |
2.4 |
desirable 5% max. 10% |
3.7 |
|
Ntn. Rec. and Parks Ass. |
0.6 |
1.2 |
max. 10% |
2.1 |
|
Reference |
Tread Width (m) |
Cleared Width (m) |
Grade |
Height (m) |
|
BC Parks |
5 |
-- |
max. sustained 25% |
2.5 (above max. snow depth) |
|
Bombardier |
-- |
min 3.0 |
less than 50% |
2.4 |
|
Fink et al. |
one way 2.4 two way 3.0 |
-- |
desirable 10% maximum 25% |
3.0 |
|
Reference |
Tread Width (m) |
Cleared Width (m) |
Grade |
Height (m) |
|
Parks |
-- |
one way 1.5 - 2.5 two way min. 4 |
general use max. 10% expert use max. 40% |
2.5 (above max. snow depth) |
|
MTRCA |
2.5 |
min. 2.5 |
desirable 0-10% max. 15% |
min. 3.5 |
|
Fink et al. |
2.4 - 3.0 (two-way) |
-- |
desirable 3% max. 10% |
-- |
Draft
Trail Standards for the Central Ontario Loop Trail
(J.
Marsh, 1999)
Every section of trail comprising The Loop should have the following:
1. Signs at each road crossing or major access point indicating:
- Name and logo of
- Name of the trailhead or access point, eg.
Highway 7 or
- Name of, and distance in kms to
next access point, e.g.
- Activities permitted on the trail (preferably standardised symbols, otherwise words)
- Activities not permitted on the trail (preferably symbol
with line through it, otherwise words, e.g. no hunting, no ATVs.
- Speed limits
- Hazards e.g. trail not groomed, steep hill up/down - 15
degrees,
- Name of agency/group managing the trail, and how to
contact them, eg. tel.no.
2. Barriers, e.g. posts, gates, boulders, at every trailhead to prevent/deter activities notpermitted on that section of trail.
3. At major trail access points:
- sign on highway indicating trail
- off road parking
- garbage cans that are emptied regularly
- sign indicating where to go, (eg
nearest hospital), who to contact in emergency, eg.
tel. no. 911
- sign with map of complete trail, indicating adjacent
attractions, convenience stores, cafes, accomodation,
eg B & Bs.
4.Adequate maintenance to enable safe and
enjoyable use for activities permitted.
In particular the trail should be:
- kept surfaced with materials suited to permitted activities,eg.limestone screenings
- kept smooth enough for the permitted activities
- drained sufficiently to prevent erosion of the trail
orpersistence of puddles and mud
- kept clear (along both sides, and above) of obstructions,
such asfallen trees, rocks.
- closed, and posted closed, if dangerous, e.g. if bridge
unsafe.
- signed, as indicated above, and any missing or vandalised signsshould be
replaced as soon as possible.
5. Regular inspections, at least once per month, involving the
completion of a trail condition and use form (see example on Trail Studies Unit
website)
for submission to those responsible for maintaining the
trail.
6. Regular education about, and enforcement ( by police or volunteers authorised to undertake selected enforcement) of regulations pertaining to the trail, e.g. permitted uses, speed limits, no littering.
7. Regular contact (eg annual meeting, or letter) with owners of land adjacent to the trail to identify any problems arising from use of the traul, and solve them quickly.
The Sendero De
Chile
Outline of Basic standards
Generally, the path will be
regulated by technical design standards along its entire length, which will
include a degree of flexibility according to the biogeographic
zone in which the path is located, given the diversity of the climatic,
topographic, edaphic and geomorphologic features
present along the length of the country.
In this respect, and considering the know-how generated by similar projects
carried out in the
|
Trail width |
1,50 mts |
|
Strip Width |
4,20 mts |
|
Pruning heights |
3,00 mts |
|
Maximum slope |
10 % |
|
Resting areas every |
12 kms |
|
Refuge areas every |
30 kms |
|
Camping zones every |
30 kms |
|
Water barriers against erosion (tilt) |
45 - 60 degrees |
B.C. Parks. (1993) Park Facility Standards.
Bombardier Ltd. (1972) A Guide to the Development and Maintenance of Good
Snowmobile Trails. Bombardier Ltd.
Fogg, G.E. (1975) Park Planning Guidelines. National Society for Park Resources, National Recreation and Park
Association.
Flink, C. et al. (1993) Trails for the
Twenty-first Century: Planning Design and Management Manual for Multi-Use
Trails, ed. K.L. Ryan. Island Press:
Metropolitan
Parks
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Last updated by Toby Wells, January 27, 2005.