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Recreation Users Research

Parks & Trails Council has been counting trail users since 2015 to provide useful data to managers, legislators and the public. Gathering information on trail use and demand is essential for answering a broad set of policy questions, ranging from planning new trails, prioritizing maintenance, assessing safety and quantifying benefits.

2023 Trail Visitor Survey: Redhead Mountain Bike Park
2023 Trail Visitor Survey: Redhead Mountain Bike Park
2023 Trail Visitor Survey: Giants Ridge
2023 Trail Visitor Survey: Giants Ridge
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2022 User Profile: Winona Bluffs Traverse
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2022 User Profile: Tioga Mtn Bike Trails
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2022 User Profile: Split Rock Wilds Mtn Bike Trails
Cover of a Research Report shows mountain biker on hill with city in distance
2021 User Profile: Duluth Mtn Bike Trails
2021 User Profile: Detroit Mtn Bike Trails
2021 User Profile: Detroit Mtn Bike Trails
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2021 User Profile: Cook County Mtn Bike Trails
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2021 User Count: Groomed vs. Ungroomed Ski Trail
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2020 User Count: Tioga Rec Area
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2019 User Count: Chisago County Trails
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2018 User Count: Cannon Valley Regional Trail
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2017/2015 User Count: State Trails