Sandy Ridge Trail System User Feedback

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User Experience:
The Sandy Ridge Trail System hosts between 15,000 and 25,000 visitors each year.

How often do you use the Sandy Ridge Trail System?: *

More than three times per week

Two to three times per week

Approximately once perweek

One or two times per month

Several times per year

Rarely (once per year or less)

Overall, are you satisfied with the Sandy Ridge Trail System?: *

How do you feel about seasonal use restrictions or trail closures to minimize trail damage?: *

No, trails should remain open year round no matter the conditions

Yes, there should be regular scheduled closures to minimize trail damage

Yes, but closures should be responsive to trail conditions and the weather

Yes, but only in extreme circumstances

Not sure

Are there any management strategies the BLM should implement to protect the user experience at Sandy Ridge?:

Trail Construction and Maintenance: In conjunction with IMBA and regional youth crews, over 14 miles of trails will have been constructed during phase one of development.

How would you categorize the available trail miles at Sandy Ridge?: *

Mostly for Novice skill level riders

Mostly for Beginner skill level riders

Mostly for Intermediate skill level riders

Mostly for Expert skill level riders

Is there a trail difficulty level that you think is underrepresented at Sandy Ridge?: *

If additional trails were constructed at Sandy Ridge, what type would you prefer? (Please rank each option in order of preference without repeating the same value): *

	1st Choice	2nd Choice	3rd Choice	4th choice
Directional flow style trails
Longer distance cross country style trails
Advanced downhill trails
Beginner friendly loops and connectors

Please rank each option in order of preference without repeating the same value

If additional trails were constructed at Sandy Ridge, where should they be located? (Please rank each option in order of preference without repeating the same value): *

	1st Choice	2nd Choice	3rd Choice	4th choice
Lower elevation the better, as close to the trailhead as possible
Expand to the west of the existing trail system
Expand to the east of the paved access road (Homestead Rd.) and existing trail system
Keep things compact by adding mileage within the current footprint of the trail system

Please rank each option in order of preference without repeating the same value

Commercial and Competitive Use - The BLM manages competitive events (such as races) and commercial services (guiding, bike camps) at Sandy Ridge through the issuance of Special Recreation Permits.

Have you participated in a competitive event or used commercial services at Sandy Ridge?: *

No, I’ve never been to a competitive event or used a commercial service at Sandy Ridge

Yes, I’ve attended a competitive event a participant

Yes, I’ve attended a competitive event as a volunteer or spectator

Yes, I’ve used commercial guiding or transportation services

Do competitive events or commercial activities negatively impact your use of the Sandy Ridge Trail System?: *

Should there be seasonal or scheduling restrictions on commercial use? : *

yes

If yes, what type? :

Are there specific commercial uses or activities that should not be permitted?:

Outreach, User Engagement and Partnerships:

How effective are the following methods for communicating trail-related information?: *

	1st Choice	2nd Choice	3rd Choice	4th choice
Postings or flyers at the trailhead
Northwest Trail Aliance (NWTA) website
Other websites and user forums
The BLM's Sandy Ridge Trail System website

What steps what you like to see to improve or expand partnerships at Sandy Ridge? (check all that apply): *

Continue to partner with NWTA to hold volunteer work parties during the winter and spring

Expand volunteer work parties to other days of the week or times of year

Partner with private industry to develop or improve opportunities at Sandy Ridge

Seek partners to hold fundraisers for trail system maintenance and improvement

Work with IMBA to expand their role in trail system management

Reach out to schools and youth organizations to promote youth biking

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