Trail Traffic Estimates
About 3,500 to 39,000 depending on location
54% of use at Garvin Heights
54% of use at Sugar Loaf
31% of use at Bluffside Park
Trail use peaks around 3 pm on weekends and 6 pm on weekdays
Visitor Demographics
51% Women
48% Men
Average age of 37
90% White
5% Asian
4% Hispanic
2% Black
Trail Experience – Garvin Heights
73% Primary activity is hiking on foot path
13% Primary activity is jogging on foot path
48% Rated the foot path “very good”
79% Visit the overlook to experience nature or tak in scenic views
Trail Experience – Sugar Loaf
84% Primary activity is hiking
7% Primary activity is rock climbing
75% Rated the trail “very good”
61% Visit to spend time with family/friends
Trail Experience – Bluffside Park
53% Primary activity is hiking
26% Primary activity is mountain biking
56% Rated the trail “very good”
74% Visit to experience nature
Trail Tourism
74% from Minnesota
Users came from 21 states and 2 countries
Information Sources
46% have known about the trail for years
41% heard about the trail from family and friends
18% used the internet to learn about the trails