Trail degradation is a common management problem in protected areas around the world.
To prevent intensively used trails from degradation, they can be surfaced with durable …

Natural-surfaced trail systems are an important infrastructure component providing a means
for accessing remote protected natural area destinations. The condition and usability of trails …

Trail degradation is a common management problem in protected areas, especially those
that accommodate high levels of trail users or organized sporting events. Trail running …

Human use and misuse of land has been causing extensive degradation of the very natural
resources on which we depend. National parks, wilderness and other protected natural or …

Reports of trail degradation have been increasing in different wildernesses. This impact has
become a common concern among managers. Deteriorating tread conditions of trails are …

Recreational uses of unsurfaced trails inevitably result in their degradation, with the type and
extent of resource impact influenced by factors such as soil texture, topography, climate, trail …

Trails provide opportunities for people to connect with the natural environment in a variety of
settings and are places for all individuals, including people with disabilities. Individuals with …

This research investigates the influence of layout and design on the severity of trail
degradation. Previous trail studies have been restricted by relatively small study areas which …

Growing demands for on-trail activities have aroused challenges of how to balance outdoor
recreation and protected area conservation. Unfortunately, most previous studies have …

Many mountainous, protected areas, such as national parks worldwide, face trail erosion;
stakeholders have made significant efforts to manage eroded trails. However, their …