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Sharing Dirt Trails

Discover how the Central Iowa Trail Association fosters unpaved, shared trails in Des Moines. Explore the importance of stewardship, community, and sustainable management in sharing these trails effectively. Learn from global experts and practical solutions to create a harmonious trail experience for all users.

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Sharing Dirt Trails

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  1. Sharing Dirt Trails How hikers, cyclists, equestrians and others can get along

  2. About CITA • Creates and maintains unpaved, shared-use trails in and around Des Moines, Iowa • Land management relationships include • Polk County • City of Des Moines • Iowa Department of Natural Resources • Private landowners • IMBA affiliation connects to global expertise

  3. In 10 minutes… • Why we must share trails • Resources • Community • Stewardship • How to share dirt • Design • Management

  4. Why share dirt trails?

  5. STEWARDSHIP!

  6. Yeah, but what about…

  7. Two fundamentals… • Design - the foundation • Management - a shared responsibility And don’t just take my word for it… • International Mountain Bicycling Association • Federal Highway Administration • National Park Service • Jefferson County Open Space Division

  8. how to share > trail design Avoid problems

  9. how to share > trail design Avoid problems

  10. how to share > trail design Embrace singletrack!

  11. how to share > trail design Design trail systems

  12. how to share > trail design Inside the experience…

  13. how to share > management Practical solutions…

  14. To review… • Iowans must learn to share trails • Preserve resources • Grow community • Enhance stewardship • Sharing is not hard • Sustainable design • Practical management

  15. Questions?

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