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The TRAIL ASSESSMENT PROCESS

The Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) is an objective method of documenting trail conditions. It is a simple, inexpensive system that provides all of the information required for trail access, use, mapping, maintenance, and environmental interpretation and protection. The UTAP:

na Documents actual trail conditions
na Increases access for people of all abilities
na Enhances user enjoyment by enabling users to select trails that suit their interests and abilities
na Identifies maintenence and construction needs
na Enhances environmental protection
na Facilitates trail planning and budgeting
na Enables informed choice of trails based on interests and abilities
na Inventories trails and facilities
na Monitors environmental impact and changes
na Documents patterns of trail use

The Universal Trail Assessment Process was developed through the support of the US Department of Education Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR #RW97076011 and SBIR #ED-98-CO-046).

To learn more about the Universal Trail Assessment Process, contact Beneficial Designs.. For a schedule of workshops to learn the UTAP measurement procedures, check the American Trails website calendar of upcoming events.
 
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