Monday, May 2, 2011

DALTON FIREROAD AREA

DALTON ROAD TRAILS

Surface:  Single Track, Double Track
Slope:   Rollers/Hilly
Difficulty Level: Moderate
Popularity:2
Users: Walkers/Hikers, Runners, Cyclists, Horses
Accessibility: Beginning of trail located at fire road and public road,
Wayfinding:  Trail easy to follow, but no trail markings at intersections
Maintenance Issues: Downed trees, narrow patches, swampy areas
Trail Attractions: Fern gulley, some lake views, diverse forests
 Strength/Weaknesses/Opportunities/Threats:
a.      Strengths-technical, with switchbacks and lots of climbing and descending, plenty of routes to choose from
b.      Weaknesses- Major log clearing at beginning of trail, lack of drainage, closed during hunting season except sundays
c.       Opportunities-lack of continuity between trails along peninsulas
                  d.      Threats-erosion points, alternate traffic directions speeds



DALTON FIRE ROADS TRAIL
VOMIT TRAIL
CHAINBREAKER TRAIL
WILDCAT TECHNICAL TRAIL
WOUNDED KNEE TRAIL