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' M t� <br /> 40� <br /> ,---A EN HILLS <br /> TRAIL MAINTENANCE GUI ELINES <br /> All facilities, including recreation trails require regular maintenance to reduce the damage caused <br /> over time by the effects of weather and use. Proper maintenance is essential to promote user <br /> safety, to ensure ease of access and to encourage the use of a designated route. <br /> Trail Types: <br /> Trails are classified into four different types: <br /> Bituminous <br /> Concrete <br /> Natural/Grass <br /> Unofficial <br /> Bituminous — Bituminous trails are the most prevalent type of trail in the parks and trail system. <br /> They provide the largest number of use opportunities for walkers, runners, bikers and skaters. <br /> These trails are at least 6 feet wide and frequently 8 feet or more. <br /> Concrete—Concrete trails generally are found in front of business districts or in parks adjacent to <br /> buildings. The City does not design or construct concrete sidewalks unless the location is in a <br /> very high traffic area near a building or serving as a sidewalk to a building. <br /> Natural—Natural trails may be comprised of dirt, grass or wood chips. They are appropriate for <br /> most uses and vary in width. <br /> Unofficial—The Public Works Department discourages the forging of new trails within the parks <br /> and trails system. These trails are generally created by foot or bicycle traffic through areas of a <br /> park not designated for that type of use. The forging of these types of trails can have <br /> environmental impacts, causing soil compaction, contributing to erosion and sedimentary runoff <br /> and other negative impacts on natural resources. The Public Works Department does not <br /> recognize these types of trails as official and DOES not maintain them. <br /> Motorized vehicles are not permitted on any City trails with the exception of maintenance <br /> vehicles. <br /> Routine Trail Tasks <br /> The Public Works Department performs a wide variety of routine maintenance tasks within the <br /> parks and trail system. These tasks are directed to extending the life expectancy of trails, <br /> providing the highest product to the residents and ensuring the safety of trail users. Routine <br /> maintenance and inspection of the trail system minimizes repair and renovation costs. <br /> Page 1 of 4 <br />