[{"Title":"Old Highway 131 Trail","Agency":"State","TrailType":"Frontcountry Trail","States":"Wisconsin","Counties":"Vernon","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Dogs, off leash, Equestrian, Hiking/Walking, Snow, cross-country skiing, Trail running","Length":7.24,"Loop Trail?":false,"Elevation High":876,"Elevation Low":809,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":216,"Tread Width Minimum":127,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":3,"Trail Grade Maximum":9,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":3,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Paved","Longitude":-90.638229,"Latitude":43.592142,"Short Description":"Old Highway 131 Trail is a 4.5 mile shared-use trail at the heart of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve trail system. Formerly a highway connecting small, lumber and farming-dependent communities along the Kickapoo River, today the paved asphalt trail is designated for non-motorized use and connects to a wider trail system of over 50 miles of natural surface trails within the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, a nature preserve, under co-management by the State of Wisconsin and the Ho-Chunk Nation. Located in the Driftless Area Ecoregion, the trail is open seasonally to bikes, equestrians, hikers, snowshoers and cross-country skiers and is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts.","Long Description":"Located in the heart of the Driftless region, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve is an ecologically significant landscape of Wisconsin. The Kickapoo Valley is rich in natural and cultural resources and the Kickapoo Valley Reserve is a protected, maintained, and managed parcel of public property that allows access for all to enjoy. Old Highway 131 Trail is the main trail within the Kickapoo Valley Reserve trail system. Old Highway 131 Trail traverses the Kickapoo River Valley for 4.5 miles it allows access to an extensive trail system, for outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy non-motorized, silent sport trail use.  A historically and culturally significant throughway, the Old Highway 131 Trail is a statement of resilience, community, and resolve.  Located on the ancestral homelands of First Nations people, including the Hoocak (Ho-Chunk) Nation, the earliest platted township maps show the corridor already in use for traversing the river valley.   To early European settlers, the now Old Hwy 131 Trail was once the connection between small, lumber, and farming-dependent communities along the Kickapoo River in Southwest Wisconsin.  It was formed as a Wisconsin State Highway in 1923. \nIn the late 1960s, the federal government began a flood control project on the Kickapoo River; 149 farms were purchased to make way for a dam and reservoir. The landowners were removed, farm buildings destroyed or relocated, and the first phase of construction began. A 1700-acre lake surrounded by 8600 acres of recreational land would be developed, including moving State Highway 131 to higher ground.\nHowever, after several starts and stops the project was halted in 1973 for environmental and economic reasons.  Controversial from the start, people in the area were understandably outraged that they had sacrificed so much and saw no benefit.\nFor 25 years, the land sat idle, steel truss highway bridges rusting and their decks rotting, while citizens and governments wrestled with what was next.\nIn 1996, federal legislation directed the US Army Corps of Engineers to transfer up to 1,200 acres to the Bureau of Indian Affairs in trust for the Ho-Chunk Nation and the remaining 7,369 acres to the State of Wisconsin.   The ownership transfer was completed on December 28, 2000.  The Kickapoo Valley Reserve (KVR) was born.\nToday, coming full circle, the Old Hwy 131 Trail exists as a green-way for non-motorized public use; a 10-foot-wide asphalt paved trail designated for foot and bicycle traffic, with an 8 ft natural surface bridle-path, adjacent. The trail lends itself to all abilities: children learning to ride a bike, gentle cross-country skiing, exercise, star gazing, and soaking up nature in a secluded setting.  It serves as a main access trail to over 50 miles of natural surface, shared-use trails within the KVR.   Sections of the trail have been refurbished cooperatively by the State of Wisconsin and Ho-Chunk Nation.  Three wooden trail bridges over the Kickapoo River have been installed.  One existing, Warren Steel Truss bridge has been refurbished and is now a registered historical site in the Wisconsin Historical Society. \nThe Kickapoo Valley Reserve uniquely operates under the direction of an 11-member local citizens board, the Kickapoo Reserve Management (KRM) Board.  Management plans and projects are detailed and developed by KVR staff, and a citizen-based Land Management Committee where recommendations are formed.  Finally, these plans and projects are presented to the KRM Board for approval.  Maintenance and management practices on the Old Hwy 131 Trail are overseen and carried out by KVR staff, with assistance from local volunteers and contractors.  Reports and debriefs are presented back to the KRM Board.  \nThe Old Hwy 131 Trail is most recently slated for a stream bank stabilization project. The Kickapoo River flows adjacent to the trail in several locations.  Flooding events have weakened the riverbank near the trail corridor, requiring stream bank restoration.  The planning process for this project involves multiple agencies, county, state, and tribal permits, a bid process for construction, and hours of planning and record keeping. \nMaintenance on the Old Highway 131 trail is ongoing.  In the summer season, weekly mowing of the bridle path and monitoring user impacts are the main focus.  Removal of hazard trees and invasive species from along the trail corridor is conducted as needed.  Old 131 Trail is also maintained as a pollinator corridor. Crews plant, monitor, and tend pollinator habitats along Old 131 Trail.\nUniform way-finding signage on Old Hwy 131 Trail includes property maps and regulations.  Signage, combined with online and print maps, aids users in enjoying the trail safely.  KVR enforcement staff work closely with local emergency services to create emergency plans and conduct training exercises that include and utilize the trail.  The KVR has enforcement staff to uphold its users' safety and protect the natural features of the Reserve. Enforcement officers are fully qualified and certified police officers by the State of Wisconsin Department of Justice.\nPublic use of the trail is fee-based. Users are required to obtain a property-specific day or annual permit.  Fees collected are used to aid in the maintenance and management of the trail.  When applicable, grants and donations are sought to bolster projects.\nOld Hwy 131 Trail is used for a variety of events and organized activities.  The KVR holds an annual triathlon fundraiser that utilizes the trail as part of the racecourse.  KVR education programs, for all ages, commonly use the trail in their curriculum.  Each July 4th, the KVR hosts a well-attended vehicle tour of the trail.  Interpretative signage is temporarily placed along the tour and is accompanied by a booklet on the history of the \"Old Hwy.\"\nThe Old Hwy 131 Trail is an artery to the heart of the Kickapoo Valley Reserve.  It provides invaluable access to nature and connects the community with its rich history.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov","url":"http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov\">kickapoovalley.wi.gov</a>","attributes":{"href":"http://kickapoovalley.wi.gov","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"kickapoovalley.wi.gov","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/old-highway-131-trail"},{"Title":"Iron Hills Trail System","Agency":"Bureau of Land Management","TrailType":"Backcountry Trail","States":"Utah","Counties":"Iron","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Dogs, on leash, Hiking/Walking","Length":29,"Loop Trail?":true,"Elevation High":8227,"Elevation Low":6006,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":24,"Tread Width Minimum":12,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":8,"Trail Grade Maximum":14,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":3,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Soil","Longitude":-113.081571,"Latitude":37.644827,"Short Description":"What Started as a 4.5-mile loop has transformed into a 29-mile trail system that has placed Cedar City, Utah on the map as a premier mountain bike destination. The Iron Hills Trail System welcomes non-motorized users of all kinds. With 14 trails to choose from and access to each from the city's non-motorized paved path network, trail users can conveniently choose either an all-day or after work adventure whenever they please.","Long Description":"What started as only a 4.5-mile loop has transformed into a 29-mile, 14 trail system that has placed Cedar City, Utah on the map as a premier mountain bike destination. Nestled in Color Country between beautiful Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks, Iron Hills Trail System welcomes mountain bikers, hikers, trail runners, wildlife viewers, and even has 4 miles of trail designated for equestrian use. The development of this system was achieved through an effort involving much of the community that has served as a model for communities and agencies to follow. Iron Hills was planned, constructed, and is being maintained through a collaborative effort involving the Bureau of Land Management, the City of Cedar City, Iron County, The International Mountain Bicycling Association, Southern Utah University Interagency Internship Cooperative, the American Conservation Experience, the local trail club (Iron Trailcraft), and community volunteers. The Bureau of Land Management continues to manage the trail system and works with the local trail club that organizes and carries out trail maintenance efforts. Public safety and emergency response is managed by the experienced volunteer staff from the Iron County Search and Rescue.\nTrails in this system were truly built for all levels. Trail users can find everything from easy beginner trails to double black diamond-rated advanced trails. Not only was something for all cycling ability levels included in the system, but the trails were also purpose-built so that bikers of different experience levels could ride the same trail while both enjoying the experience. Many of the trails allow the novice rider to cruise down the groomed rolling center of the tread while the advanced rider on the same trail can take advantage of jumps, berms, or technical rock features strategically placed lining the trails. This aspect of trail design has promoted family and multi-generational use of the trail system. For those looking for a fast and fun downhill ride, individuals can organize a shuttle or pedal to the top of the “C†on the mountain that overlooks the entire city. From there they can embark on a 2,200-foot descent over almost 8 miles of beautiful terrain. A descent of this size can't currently be found anywhere close in the surrounding region, including at some of the lift-served ski resort bike parks. \nThe trail system disperses users through five different connected trailheads and contains amenities such as access to a 13-site ride-in or drive-in campground, a natural and man-made feature skills track, bathrooms, running water and flush toilets at Southview Trailhead, an outdoor changing station, and two different bike repair stands. Every mile of trail in this system can be accessed from Cedar City's non-motorized paved path network, allowing some individuals living or lodging in town the ability to access the trails without ever getting in a vehicle. \nThe landscape that this trail system exists in is another reason why these professionally built trails remain so unique. Constantly changing terrain types allow riders, runners, or hikers to pass through the changing fall leaves at elevations over 8,000ft, take in the amazing scents throughout dense pinyon-juniper forests, traverse red rock cliffs, and even maneuver your way through ancient lava fields all in the same outing. Iron Hills Trail System has become one of the most supported and appreciated recreation sites in Iron County. These trails now host multiple foot races of distances from 5k to 50k ultra-endurance, they remain a favorite and frequent location for community organized mountain bike rides, and they serve as a practice and training site for the local Utah High School Cycling League team, the Iron Giants.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://www.blm.gov/office/cedar-city-field-office","url":"https://www.blm.gov/office/cedar-city-field-office","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://www.blm.gov/office/cedar-city-field-office\">www.blm.gov/office/cedar-city-field-office</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://www.blm.gov/office/cedar-city-field-office","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"www.blm.gov/office/cedar-city-field-office","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/iron-hills-trail-system"},{"Title":"Wilson Creek Trail","Agency":"City, Town, or County","TrailType":"Frontcountry Trail, Urban Trail","States":"Texas","Counties":"Collin","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Boating, human-powered, Hiking/Walking","Length":9.95,"Loop Trail?":false,"Elevation High":600,"Elevation Low":540,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":null,"Tread Width Minimum":120,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":3,"Trail Grade Maximum":5,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":1,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Paved","Longitude":-96.6384,"Latitude":33.1829,"Short Description":"The Wilson Creek Trail system winds parallel to Wilson Creek through the City of McKinney, spread out across 500 acres through several extraordinary community parks, creating a multifaceted hub with a wealth of recreational diversity and naturalist adventures. The existing trail system features many intertwined trails, trail segments, and loops measuring about 10 miles of concrete and natural trail surfaces and plenty of unparalleled amenities and recreation opportunities for all ages, abilities, and interests.","Long Description":"Wilson Creek Trail is appropriately named after the creek the trail follows throughout the city and beyond, housing the beginnings of McKinney Parks &amp; Recreation. Wilson Creek guides one of two natural spines of the park and trail system providing a series of veins that branch out beyond city borders.\nThe McKinney park system was constructed along Wilson Creek, so the trail system winds through several significant community parks, such as the Grady Littlejohn Softball &amp; Baseball Complex, Towne Lake Park, Alex Clark Memorial Disc Golf Course, Al Ruschhaupt Soccer Complex, and Bonnie Wenk Community Park. The breadth of the trail allows hikers and bikers to take a scenic journey to one of the many amenities on the trail. Along the Wilson Creek Trail, McKinney offers a wide variety of traditional recreation activities, as well as unique recreation opportunities such as disc golf, sand volleyball, lacrosse, cricket, horseshoes, fishing, and kayaking. Visitors can also enjoy amenities such as pavilions, play structures, picnic tables, grills, restrooms, a splash pad, an all-abilities playground, an outdoor fitness court, and a dog park. The Recreation Center at Towne Lake is also on the trail system and hosts basketball, pickleball, racquetball, ping pong, billiards, and a plethora of recreational offerings. The collection of leisure and entertainment cannot minify the natural beauty that surrounds the entirety of the trail, such as lakes, ponds, native Blackland Prairie foliage, open green spaces, and colorful crape myrtles lovingly beautified both by the City of McKinney and volunteers from the McKinney Parks Foundation.\nRunning through the heart of Collin County, the Wilson Creek trail system provides a series of veins that branch out into the surrounding cities of the county. Collin County's Strategic Plan places high importance on a bevy of connected, multi-functional, and interconnected systems that ultimately meet the needs of residents who expressed the desire to prioritize trails, active community parks, floodplain greenways, and regional prairie parks. The threads of the Wilson Creek trail system are the foundation of the trail that will spider out to the edges of McKinney to join with Collin County's \"Big 6\" ultimately forging the links to the Six Cities Trail, a countywide trail network. The entirety of this trail system embodies every goal set forth by both the Collin County Parks and Open Space Strategic Plan and the Six Cities Trail Plan. It goes above and beyond towards McKinneyâ's goal of creating a \"String of Pearls and Gems\" interconnected by trails and bikeways that serve to unify the city, heighten community companionship, and provide additional transportation paths requested by residents. Collin County and the City of McKinney value quality, variety, beauty, and inclusivity in their trails, all of which are exemplified by the Wilson Creek trail system.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://www.mckinneytexas.org/114/Parks-Recreation","url":"https://www.mckinneytexas.org/114/Parks-Recreation","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://www.mckinneytexas.org/114/Parks-Recreation\">www.mckinneytexas.org/114/Parks-Recreation</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://www.mckinneytexas.org/114/Parks-Recreation","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"www.mckinneytexas.org/114/Parks-Recreation","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/wilson-creek-trail"},{"Title":"Enterprise South Nature Park","Agency":"City, Town, or County","TrailType":"Frontcountry Trail","States":"Tennessee","Counties":"Hamilton","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Equestrian, Hiking/Walking, Trail running","Length":70,"Loop Trail?":true,"Elevation High":1068,"Elevation Low":808,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":96,"Tread Width Minimum":48,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":3,"Trail Grade Maximum":13,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":5,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Soil","Longitude":-85.1256,"Latitude":35.0777,"Short Description":"Our park has beautiful scenery, variety of trails, and various viewing areas in this historic park. 70 miles of trails are ranked from beginner to advance with various mileage for each trail. We have food plots for various animals to come to and picnic areas to relax and enjoy the nature.","Long Description":"In the late 1930s' and early 1940s, with the limited capacity of United States plants to make explosives, the Army Ordnance Department developed a plan to build ammunition plants owned by the government but operated by a civilian contractor. In February 1993, The Army began assessing procedures for disposal of the property and in February 1998, the Government Services Administration approached the City and County about their interest in acquisition of the site.\n  After a length Public Planning process and develop the Park's Master Plan, construction of the Nature Park finally began in 2006 with the park open to the plan in December 2010, and the park was opened to the public in December 2010.\n  Enterprise South Nature Park is located in Chattanooga, Tennessee and is one of (3) three Regional Parks managed by the Hamilton County Parks and Recreation Department. The park is situated on 2,800 wooded acres that were previously a part of the Volunteer Army Ammunition Plant property.   Enterprise South Nature Park's 2800 acres of heavily wooded, hilly terrain with turkey, deer, hawks, coyote, raccoons and various reptiles. The 2800 acres is a natural forest kept untouched except for the trails, picnic areas and restrooms throughout the park.\n  The park is heavily used by walkers and bike riders but the layout of the trail system makes the user feel as if he is alone in the environment. The property's heritage has been preserved in the concrete magazines used to store explosives during the days when TNT was manufactured on the property. \n  Enterprise South Nature Park is located approximately 15 minutes northeast of downtown Chattanooga. Enterprise South is one of the most popular trail systems in the Chattanooga area. Popular for it's beginner-friendly flowing trails, park facilities, and the security of a ranger staff, ESNP is perfect for the whole family.  Enterprise South Nature Park provides many recreational experiences and is committed to providing leisure opportunities to individuals of all ages, abilities and income levels. Walking and running on the mulched and paved trails goes on all year round as does biking on the paved trails and on the mountain bike trails. There are seasonal environmental classes presented by various schools and organizations. The Park's recreational opportunities include age-appropriate programs, Ranger patrol, wooded walking paths, and paved bicycle paths, mountain biking trails, a READ 20 neighborhood library, a new equestrian trail and offers a unique vehicle-only scenic drive.  Total trail mileage for the park is thirty eight (38) miles and includes picnic areas, a small lake, food plots to attract local wildlife inhabitants providing visitors an opportunity to view the animals in a natural setting.  The park is designated for passive recreation but there are numerous spots to sit and enjoy the sights and sounds of nature.\n  The Park offers miles of walking paths, bicycle paths and off-road biking trails.  Walking, hiking, biking, horse bike riding, and mountain biking are the main activities in the park.  Enterprise South Nature Park is a great place to visit!\n•16.8 miles of multi-use mountain bike trails/additional\n•14.4 miles of paved pedestrian/bicycle trails\n•11.45  miles of walking paths for pedestrians only\n•3 Bunker historical displays\n•5.9 miles scenic overlook drive\n•10 mile horse trail\n•Outdoor class room on a 60 area wetland","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park","url":"https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park\">parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"parks.hamiltontn.gov/148/Enterprise-South-Nature-Park","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/enterprise-south-nature-park"},{"Title":"Crown Zellerbach Trail","Agency":"City, Town, or County","TrailType":"Backcountry Trail, Rail Trail","States":"Oregon","Counties":"Columbia","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Dogs, on leash, Equestrian, Hiking/Walking, Snow, cross-country skiing, Trail running","Length":22,"Loop Trail?":false,"Elevation High":1200,"Elevation Low":62,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":180,"Tread Width Minimum":120,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":6,"Trail Grade Maximum":20,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":1,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Rock, crushed","Longitude":-122.966589,"Latitude":45.82491,"Short Description":"The Crown Zellerbach Trail is a 22 mile mostly-gravel trail connecting the towns of Scappoose and Vernonia Oregon through the wetlands of the Columbia River and the gentle, forested hills of Oregon's lush Coastal Range. Also known as the Crown Z Trail and CZ Trail, it follows mostly gentle grades originally built for a logging railway but later widened for logging trucks. This created a wide forest path suitable for today's hikers, bicyclists, and equestrians.","Long Description":"The Crown Zellerbach Trail has several features that make it an outstanding trail, including its topography, forest floor surface, close proximity to a major metropolitan area and international airport, suitability for all types of recreationists, and extensive interpretive signs.\nTrail history and topography:  The trail follows the drainages of two local creeks which originate at the Nehalem Divide, the highest point of the trail but one of the lowest passages crossing Oregon's Coastal Range.  Its easy topography made it a likely trade route between the Chinookan Indians who lived along the Columbia River and the Clatskanie Indians whose range extended into the Nehalem Valley at the far end of the trail.  By 1905, it became the obvious route for one of Oregon's first logging operations to build a rail line for hauling huge logs to the Columbia River where they could be easily floated to lumber mills.  The railway was sold to the Crown Zellerbach Corporation in 1945 and later converted to a wide logging truck road.  After the road fell into disuse, Columbia County acquired the right of way. The trail was opened to the public in 2014 and retains both the gentle grade of the rail line and the width of the subsequent logging road.  The gravel path is more like a firm forest floor in most places allowing hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians to immerse themselves in the surrounding forest and farmlands.  Many sections of the trail are even suitable for road bikes.  The online trail brochure describes each section in detail. \nAccessibility: The 22 mile trail is accessible to visitors of all abilities and ages because of its mostly easy grade and because nine trailheads have been built every 3-4 miles along its 22 mile length.  This allows visitors to choose a segment that best suits their time and ability. The first two miles are flat and paved and are especially suitable for strollers, wheelchairs and young children. Most sections have easy grades on fine gravel or firm forest floor. Only short sections near the two summits of the trail are steeper than 8%. See the online trail map for more information.\nService to Diverse Communities and Urban Populations: The trail is only 20 miles from downtown Portland and its diverse population, but is located in mostly rural farm and forestland.  It is only 25 miles from Portland International Airport. \nConnections to Other Trails:  The Crown Z Trail connects to the 23 mile Banks-Vernonia State Trail which connects to other trails and rural roads to Oregon's Tualatin Valley vineyards and beyond to the Oregon Coast and Willamette Valley.\nEducational Opportunities: The Crown Z Trail has 23 interpretive kiosks with 60 signs throughout its 22 mile length.   The kiosks and signs highlight the local history, geology and wildlife at or near their location and convey the information with photographs and graphics.  History topics range from indigenous peoples to apple orchards.   The Crown Z Trail owes its existence to the railroad built to transport harvested timber.  Consequently, logging and railroad operations and the people who worked in the forests are frequent subjects.  Family pictures and stories were collected to illustrate the diversity of the people who lived along the trail during that era.  Minority workers provided special skill sets and were responsible for specific jobs.  Japanese laborers were an important component of the railroad operation and the life of one family is explored in detail.  The Crown Z Trail website includes comprehensive information about the trail's history.\nThere are six geology interpretive signs that sequentially travel back millions of years to help visitors understand the effects of the powerful ancient rivers of molten rock that flowed from Idaho and massive glacial floods from Montana which created the land formations they see today.  Natural history signs describe and picture local wildlife and plants.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/crownz-trail","url":"https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/crownz-trail","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/crownz-trail\">www.columbiacountyor.gov/crownz-trail</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://www.columbiacountyor.gov/crownz-trail","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"www.columbiacountyor.gov/crownz-trail","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/crown-zellerbach-trail"},{"Title":"Fabulous Fox! Water Trail","Agency":"City, Town, or County, State","TrailType":"National Water Trail","States":"Illinois, Wisconsin","Counties":"","Allowed Uses":"Boating, motorized, Boating, human-powered, Swimming","Length":158,"Loop Trail?":false,"Elevation High":null,"Elevation Low":null,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":null,"Tread Width Minimum":null,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":null,"Trail Grade Maximum":null,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":null,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Water, swift moving","Longitude":-88.18186,"Latitude":42.495365,"Short Description":"The nationally designated Fabulous Fox! Water Trail straddles the border from southeast Wisconsin to northeast Illinois. The trail offers 158 miles of paddling through gorgeous Midwest towns and landscapes including prairies, forests, farms, and bluffs.  There is River access at more than 70 public locations, many are in vibrant communities with restaurants, historical and cultural amenities to enjoy.  Plan your adventure today! Visit fabulousfoxwatertrail.org for detailed itineraries, access site information and downloadable river map segments.","Long Description":"The Fabulous Fox! Water Trail (FF!WT) finds its beginnings at the headwaters of the Fox River in Waukesha County, Wisconsin.  The Fox River flows for approximately 200 miles to the confluence with the Illinois River in Ottawa, Illinois. National designation has been sought for 158 miles offering over 70 public access sites. The FF!WT is nationally significant because it is accessible to residents and tourists in the regions of two metropolitan cities, Milwaukee and Chicago, in two different states, to enjoy the diversity of landscapes from prairies, forests and bluffs to villages and cities. The Trail also includes three state parks, one of which is located in Illinois' largest concentration of natural lakes. The FF!WT intersects with many land-based trail systems from the Fox River Trail in Wisconsin to the Fox River Trail in Illinois and numerous other trails that connect to the Fox River that offer a variety of recreational opportunities.\nThe FF!WT is an excellent conduit for the diverse population of the region to visit localities along the Fox River  and connect with others while benefitting the local economies.  Organizations, historical sites and museums offer a variety of educational opportunities for all ages from learning how to paddle safely, how to fish from a kayak to the rich history of the area including the imprint of the indigenous tribes, slaves seeking freedom and European settlers. A number of architecturally significant buildings can also be viewed from a canoe or kayak as well as outdoor art exhibits.\nCelebrations, festivals and stewardship activities occur year-round, hosted by communities and organizations. \"Our River Day\" every September, includes dozens of activities in Wisconsin and Illinois hosted by many groups that offer everything from cleanups to yoga classes. \nAccess sites along the Fox River vary from dirt or gravel carry-ins to accessible launches with portages around 15 dams.  The website, maps, brochure and signage offer detailed information about safely paddling the Fox River.  The FF!WT is coordinating with landowners to improve access and add amenities such as canoe/kayak lockers for frequent paddlers or those who would like to stop and grab lunch or an ice cream cone or visit a festival or cultural site.  In order to be cost-effective, the FF!WT shares information with landowners about funding opportunities, innovative improvements and contractors who have provided quality services. \nOver the past several years organizations, have educated over 7,000 young people about the environmental value of the Fox River and safety when on the River.  The FF!WT is partnering with local government and  non-profits to apply for funding to connect at risk youth with mentoring to teach life skills and for a tourism grant to boost the local economy. The Team is also working to provide accessible trips on the Fox River to individuals with disabilities and those living in urban areas. \nOrganizations along the Fox River have partnered and collaborated with each other on a wide variety of issues.  None can compare with the Fox River Summit, an annual gathering of organizations, municipalities, citizens and stakeholders building partnerships and developing an open dialog about issues important to the management of the Fox River Watershed.  It's where the idea for the Fabulous Fox! Water Trail was born!  After learning about the National Water Trail System, several stakeholders from both Wisconsin and Illinois teamed up to develop the FF!WT under the guidance of technical assistance from the Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program. The support for the FF!WT grows daily. As we go forward, each of the landowners has the authority to maintain and improve their access sites following management plans approved by their governing boards.  The FF!WT Team will coordinate with landowners, providing education about innovated ways to benefit from recreation on the Fox River, offering suggestions and when possible, funding opportunities. The Team will keep our eye on developments along the River south of the designated portion for possible addition to the FF!WT in the future.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://fabulousfoxwatertrail.org/","url":"https://fabulousfoxwatertrail.org/","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://fabulousfoxwatertrail.org/\">fabulousfoxwatertrail.org</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://fabulousfoxwatertrail.org/","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"fabulousfoxwatertrail.org","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/fabulous-fox-water-trail"},{"Title":"Harris Greenway Trail","Agency":"City, Town, or County","TrailType":"Frontcountry Trail","States":"Georgia","Counties":"Gwinnett","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Dogs, on leash, Hiking/Walking, Trail running","Length":5.7,"Loop Trail?":false,"Elevation High":956,"Elevation Low":797,"Elevation Cumulative":null,"Tread Width Average":144,"Tread Width Minimum":127,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":5,"Trail Grade Maximum":10,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":1,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Paved","Longitude":-83.917887,"Latitude":33.903835,"Short Description":"Harris Greenway Trail is a 5.7-mile paved multiuse trail with a 760-foot boardwalk that connects Tribble Mill Park and Harbins Park, while also providing access to nearby residences, schools, and trails, including the Harbins Park Trail System (already a National Recreation Trail). The trail is named after Lloyd Harris, one of many visionaries who helped lead the way to conserve greenspace in Gwinnett and establish our world-class system of parks and public lands.","Long Description":"In 2014 and 2015, Gwinnett County received Recreational Trails Program funding for the Tribble Mill Greenway connection, now known as the Harris Greenway Trail. As the engineering and design services for the Harris Greenway Trail was being completed, Gwinnett County recognized the need for a high-quality connected network of multiuse paths and greenways for the benefit of its residents and employees. The Gwinnett Countywide Trails Master Plan details trail priorities and provides guidance on trail networks, typologies, and branding. It was developed between 2017 and 2018-- adopted in April 2018-- and began implementation in 2019.\nLocated in the eastern portion of Gwinnett County, Harris Greenway Trail, completed in 2022, is the first trail to be built since Gwinnett County adopted its Countywide Trails Master Plan by the Board of Commissioners. The Harris Greenway Trail is named after Lloyd Harris, one of many visionaries who helped lead the efforts to conserve greenspace in Gwinnett in the 1980s. Mr. Harris’ efforts laid the groundwork for what is now a world-class system of parks, public lands, and recreation facilities for residents to enjoy. The preservation of public lands and establishment of parks are vital to both the environment through the conservation and management of wildlife, as well as human well-being by improving physical and mental health, creating economic benefits, and preserving cultural and historical heritage. \nThe Harris Greenway is a 5.7-mile paved multiuse trail with a 760-foot boardwalk connecting Tribble Mill Park to Harbins Park. The greenway also provides bicycle and pedestrian access to the surrounding parks and neighborhoods, as well as to Archer High School, helping to create vibrantly connected experiences for Gwinnett residents, employees, and visitors. The greenway has extensive high-quality signage and wayfinding system standards that are defined by the Gwinnett Trails Wayfinding and Signage Plan, in addition to mile markers every quarter mile that are informative to all people utilizing the trail. At the trailhead, there is lighted parking, picnic tables, and a restroom with dedicated trailhead signage. Additionally, there are many safety features, such as help locators every quarter mile. The help locators are red metal powder-coated plaques with white etched lettering displaying a four-digit number that is associated with a point location (i.e., latitude and longitude) affixed onto signage features along the trail. These locations help trail users communicate their specific location to Gwinnett County emergency medical services (EMS) dispatchers during 911 calls.  \nThe greenway uniquely consists of two trail typologies: off-road and side path.  \n(1)\tThe off-road sections are 12 to 14 feet in width for high usage capacity and the ability for emergency vehicles to access the trails in the case of an emergency. Additionally, the off-road sections are constructed with concrete, as well as timber bridges and boardwalks around the environmentally sensitive areas and are not located along a roadway and instead follow their own alignment.  \n(2)\tThe side path sections follow the alignment of New Hope Road with a buffer separation in between. This trail type is 12 to 14 feet in width, constructed with asphalt, and has signalized crossings at roadway intersections. \nBoth Tribble Mill Park and Harbins Park, connected by the Harris Greenway, offer a multiuse trail system with pavilions, shelters, restrooms, and other recreational facilities. Tribble Mill has 3.4 miles of paved trails looping around Ozora Lake inside the 713-acre park, providing a scenic experience through its forested and lakeside areas. Fishing and boating are permitted on the lake, and a large playground area is located on the eastern side. Harbins Park includes 4.3 miles of paved trails inside an 1,184-acre Conservation District Park and an additional 1.5 miles inside the 669-acre active park area. In addition to the paved trails, Harbins Park boasts 24.5 miles of natural surface trails that are heavily wooded, providing a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities.  The Harris Greenway Trail provides a unique experience for residents and visitors by allowing them to easily access both parks and their amenities, creating a more connected trail system.\nThe Harris Greenway Trail enhances opportunities for trail-based recreation and transportation uses for students, employees, and residents. Exercise and outdoor activity, especially in the presence of nature, can positively impact self-esteem, mood, and long-term mental and physical health.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":null,"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/harris-greenway-trail"},{"Title":"Razorback Greenway ","Agency":"Nonprofit","TrailType":"Frontcountry Trail","States":"Arkansas","Counties":"Washington, Benton","Allowed Uses":"Bicycling, Bicycling, electric, Bicycling, hand powered, recumbents, tricycles, Dogs, on leash, Hiking/Walking","Length":40,"Loop Trail?":false,"Elevation High":1356,"Elevation Low":1003,"Elevation Cumulative":1000,"Tread Width Average":132,"Tread Width Minimum":120,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":1,"Trail Grade Maximum":8,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":0,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Paved","Longitude":-94.199472,"Latitude":36.027397,"Short Description":"The Razorback Greenway consists of 40 miles of shared-use paved trails connecting seven communities throughout the Northwest Arkansas region and providing access to world-class art museums, multiple downtown entertainment districts, parks, and classic Ozark Mountain scenery.","Long Description":"Often described as \"The Backbone of Northwest Arkansas\", the Razorback Greenway spans 40 miles north/south throughout the heart of the region and connects the municipalities of Fayetteville, Johnson, Springdale, Lowell, Rogers, and Bentonville, as well as their countless communities and neighborhoods and the University of Arkansas. As the central cycling hub for the region, the Razorback Greenway connects to an ever-increasing network of city and regional trails including Tsa-La-Gi in Fayetteville, Railyard Loop in Rogers, Trail of Two Cities in Bentonville and many more. The Razorback Greenway is about more than just transportation, however, as it also provides access to scenic downtowns and world-class art, shopping, dining, and entertainment at locations of regional significance such as the Walmart AMP Music Pavilion, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art, The Momentary and other spots to enjoy the best music, food and art that the area has to offer. In addition, many of the elite mountain biking tracks in the area can be accessed from the Razorback Greenway as well, along with Fortune-level business at the Walmart, Tyson Foods and J.B. Hunt Transportation home offices. The Razorback Greenway is managed through a unique, collaborative multi-jurisdictional agency responsible solely for the Razorback Greenway system. The Razorback Greenway Alliance is made up of representatives from each of the municipalities that the Greenway passes through - taking the trail users from cities across the region into account. The Alliance and the seven municipalities are responsible for the maintenance, promotion and marketing, and general management of the Razorback Greenway. As Northwest Arkansas continues to grow, the Razorback Greenway grows along with it, offering unparalleled access to some of the most exciting amenities the Natural State has to offer. The Razorback Greenway also offers sustainable options for active and alternative transportation for those commuting around Northwest Arkansas. Put on your running shoes or pump up your bike tires, because you can find all of the region's major destinations along the Razorback Greenway. Cycling is an experience that's taken seriously in the region, which is home to some of the most advanced trail systems in the country. Many in Northwest Arkansas consider the Razorback Greenway a way of life, and once you hit the trail you'll see why. Enjoy a ride on the Razorback Greenway and experience beautiful Northwest Arkansas from Fayetteville to Bella Vista and everything in between. As the Razorback Greenway continues to grow, management is constantly seeking ways to advance the resources and amenities available to trail users, as well as ways to develop further routes for alternative travel to make transportation, recreation and innovation, which are the three core vaules of the Razorback Greenway, more accessible to anyone who gets out on the trails.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://razorbackgreenway.org/","url":"https://razorbackgreenway.org/","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://razorbackgreenway.org/\">razorbackgreenway.org</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://razorbackgreenway.org/","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"razorbackgreenway.org","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/razorback-greenway"},{"Title":"Vernon Bush Garden Trail ","Agency":"City, Town, or County","TrailType":"Frontcountry Trail","States":"Alabama","Counties":"Jackson","Allowed Uses":"Dogs, on leash, Hiking/Walking","Length":1,"Loop Trail?":true,"Elevation High":638,"Elevation Low":623,"Elevation Cumulative":50,"Tread Width Average":48,"Tread Width Minimum":24,"Tread Width Running Length":null,"Trail Grade Average":1,"Trail Grade Maximum":3,"Trail Grade Running Length":null,"Trail Cross-slope Average":0,"Trail Cross-slope Maximum":null,"Trail Cross-slope Running Length":null,"Surfaces":"Paved","Longitude":-86.019028,"Latitude":34.637211,"Short Description":"The trail is a one-mile loop through a wooded area, it has several gravel paths that branch off making the overall length 4-5 miles of trails.","Long Description":"The Vernon Bush Garden Trail is located at the Jackson County Park &amp; Marina, a 129-acre park owned by Jackson County in Scottsboro, Alabama. The trail is a 1-mile loop, 4 feet wide, and includes some incline areas. It cuts through wooded areas and has views of the beautiful Lake Guntersville from many locations. It offers the many residents and visitors of Jackson County an opportunity to exercise and enjoy the scenic views or enjoy a picnic at one of the many picnic tables and benches located around the trail. The walking trail at Jackson County Park is beautifully landscaped by volunteers who have planted a variety of plants along the way in such a pattern that there is nearly always something blooming for you to enjoy. During the spring, a wide variety of plants are growing along the trails, the most popular being Hosta plants and Tulips. The winter brings different varieties of Camellias and constantly changes the scenery. The beauty of the walking trail spans all seasons, and the flowers and plants lend interest and enjoyment to the time you spend there. You never know when something new will be added. Plenty of birds and small wildlife live in the area, which are often visible during a walk on the trail.","Log #":null,"Date Certified":"2023-06-03","Manager URL":{"urlSuffix":null,"target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"ariaLabel":null,"download":false,"type":"url","value":"https://jacksoncountyal.gov/260/Jackson-County-Park","url":"https://jacksoncountyal.gov/260/Jackson-County-Park","label":null,"filename":null,"link":"<a href=\"https://jacksoncountyal.gov/260/Jackson-County-Park\">jacksoncountyal.gov/260/Jackson-County-Park</a>","attributes":{"href":"https://jacksoncountyal.gov/260/Jackson-County-Park","target":null,"title":null,"class":null,"id":null,"rel":null,"aria":{"label":null},"download":false},"defaultLabel":"jacksoncountyal.gov/260/Jackson-County-Park","elementType":null,"elementId":null,"elementSiteId":null,"elementTitle":null},"NRT URL":"https://www.nationalrecreationtrails.com/trails/vernon-bush-garden-trail"}]