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FNST Trail Classes 1-5

FNST Trail Classes 1-5. Trail Classes are general categories reflecting development scale, arranged along a continuum with no hard and fast lines drawn between the classes. Jackson Trail, Blackwater SF. Trail Class 1. Santa Rosa Dunes. Bradwell Bay, Apalachicola NF.

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FNST Trail Classes 1-5

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  1. FNST Trail Classes 1-5 Trail Classes are general categories reflecting development scale, arranged along a continuum with no hard and fast lines drawn between the classes. Jackson Trail, Blackwater SF

  2. Trail Class 1 Santa Rosa Dunes Bradwell Bay, Apalachicola NF Tread: Intermittent and indistinct

  3. Trail Class 1 Apalachicola NF Juniper Wilderness, Ocala NF Constructed Features: Minimal to non-existent

  4. Trail Class 1 Big Cypress Preserve Juniper Wilderness, Ocala NF Signs: Route identification signing limited to junctions. Route markers present when trail location is not evident.

  5. Trail Class 1 Bradwell Bay, Apalachicola NF Typical Environs: Natural, unmodified setting with low to no human impact on the environment. Typical Rec Experience: Requires advanced planning and a great degree of self sufficiency.

  6. Trail Class 2 Ocala NF Blackwater SF Tread: Continuous and discernible, but narrow.

  7. Trail Class 2 Apalachicola NF Constructed Features: Limited size, scale, and quantity

  8. Trail Class 2 Ocala NF Pine Log SF Signs: Route identification signing limited to junctions. Route markers present when trail location is not evident.

  9. Trail Class 2 Suwannee Typical Environs: Natural appearing environment, essentially unmodified setting with nominal site controls or landscape alterations. Typical Rec Experience: Natural characteristics and recreation experience similar to Class 1 but more moderately challenging.

  10. Trail Class 3 Eglin Cross Florida Greenway Tread: Continuous and obvious.

  11. Trail Class 3 Eglin Osceola NF Constructed Features: Walls, steps, drainage, raised trail may be common and substantial

  12. Trail Class 3 Apalachicola NF Cross Florida Greenway Signs: Route identification signing at junctions. Route markers as needed. Destination signing likely outside of wilderness.

  13. Trail Class 3 Apalachicola NF Typical Environs: Semi-natural environment with visible human impacts or manipulated landscapes. Typical Rec Experience: Requires some preparation and self sufficiency. Users may find directional signing and interpretation of key local spots.

  14. Trail Class 4 St Marks Wildlife Refuge Lake Okeechobee – Western side Tread: Wide and relatively smooth, with few irregularities.

  15. Trail Class 4 Gulf Island National Seashore Rice Creek Conservation Area Constructed Features: Frequent and substantial. Trailside amenities may be present.

  16. Trail Class 4 Gulf Island National Seashore Apalachicola NF Signs: Wide variety of signs likely present, informational signs likely, interpretive signs possible.

  17. Trail Class 4 Palatka Lake Butler Rail Trail Typical Environs: Semi-natural environmentwhich is culturally modified yet attractive. Typical Rec Experience: Similar to Class 3 but with more developed infrastructure and access to services.

  18. Trail Class 5 Cross Seminole Trail Lake Okeechobee Tread: Wide, firm, stable, and generally uniform. Commonly hardened with asphalt or other imported material.

  19. Trail Class 5 St Marks Rail Trail Palatka Lake Butler Rail Trail Constructed Features: Frequent or continuous; may include bridges, boardwalks, curbs, handrails, trailside amenities, and similar features.

  20. Trail Class 5 Cross Seminole Trail Signs: Wide variety of signs present, information, and interpretive signs common.

  21. Trail Class 5 St Marks Rail-Trail Typical Environs: Highly modified, potentially urban environments where vegetation is often planted and maintained. Typical Rec Experience: Requires little to no self sufficiency. Users can expect a high level of infrastructure and multiple uses.

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