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2012 STATE TRAILS

CONFERENCE ~

HIGHLIGHTS

Bridging Communities with Trails

WASHINGTON STATE TRAILS COALITION

Convention Center, Vancouver Washington

October 25-28, 2012

February 4, 2013 2/35 2012 Trails Conference Highlights

Washington State Trails Coalition

For more information about the Washington State Trails Coalition,

visit, http://www.w-s-t-c.org or contact Sarah Krueger, President at

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For comments on this highlights document, contact Greg Lovelady,

Communications Director at [email protected]

Cover photo: Trail to Glacier Basin, August 2012; Greg Lovelady

2011-2012 Board

Pete Beaupain, President

(Wa. State Snowmobile Assoc. and

Wa. Trails Assoc.)

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Sarah Krueger, President Elect

(The Mountaineers)

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Don Crook, Comptroller

(Wa. Water Trails Assoc.)

[email protected]

Rick Hood, Past President

(Rick Hood Consulting)

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Greg Lovelady, Secretary

(Recreation and Conservation Office)

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John Ernest Berry III, At-Large

(Foothills Trail Coalition)

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Lisa Goorjain & Hailey Heath, At-Large

Host Representatives

(Vancouver-Clark Parks & Recreation)

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2013-2014 Board

Sarah Krueger, President

(The Mountaineers)

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Vacant, President Elect

Don Crook, Comptroller

(Wa. Water Trails Assoc.)

[email protected]

Pete Beaupain, Past President

(Wa. State Snowmobile Assoc. and

Wa. Trails Assoc.)

[email protected]

Greg Lovelady, Communications Director

[email protected]

John Ernest Berry III, At-Large

(Foothills Trail Coalition)

[email protected]

Vacant, At-Large and Host Representative

Vacant, At-Large

Vacant, At-Large

http://www.w-s-t-c.org/

mailto:[email protected]


WASHINGTON STATE TRAILS COALITION

HIGHLIGHTS OF THE

2012 STATE TRAILS CONFERENCE

CONVENTION CENTER, VANCOUVER WASHINGTON

1)

CONTENTS

1. Welcome 3 2. Agency Leadership Panel 4 3. Legislative Leadership Panel 5 4. Keynote: Mickey Fearn, NPS 6 5. Track 1: Community Engagement 7

The Intertwine: A Website for the Portland Area 8 Engaging Youth In Trail Maintenance 8 Trail Information and People with Disabilities 9 Volunteers: Building Community and Trails 10 Volunteer Stewardship Groups 12 Bridges of Cooperation: Yacolt Burn 14 Partnering with the Youth Conservation Corps 15 Work Session for an Oregon Trails Coalition 17

6. Track 2: Planning for Success Track 17 The Carbon River Corridor to Mount Rainier NP 17 The Story of the Cape Horn Trail 18 The Trail-Transportation Connection 20 Youth Engaged in Planning 20 Doing Trails the Foothills Way 20 San Juan Island Trails Committee Efforts 21 Navigating the Environmental Process 21

7. Track 3: Managing Trails on the Ground 22 Multi-Use Mountain Bike Trails 22 Trail Etiquette, Ethics, and Education 23 The Hood River Trail System 24 Trail: From Design to Construction and Beyond 25 Washington DNR’s Forest Watch Program 26 How Do Trail Users Cross the Road? 27 Water Trails of The Columbia Basin 27

8. WSTC Business meeting 28 9. Keynote: Dave Hahn, Eddie Bauer Athlete 29 10. Conference Registrations 30

FRIDAY, 10/25/2012

WELCOME

Pete Beaupain, President


WSTC president Pete Beaupain opened the

conference by expressing delight at the number of

people in attendance and thanking the many

individuals and organizations responsible for

contributing to this year’s gathering, including:

The members of the Conference Committee

The sponsors who made cash and material

contributions: Parametrix, Green Trails, The

Mountaineers, Eddie Bauer and Cascade Designs

The large contingent from the Recreation and

Conservation Office (RCO) for taking session

notes and running the audio-visual equipment

RCO again for the equipment loans and to

Director Kaleen Cottingham for heading up the

Agency Leadership panel

Washington State Parks, the Director and the

Commissioners (four of whom are attending the

conference) for their long-term WSTC support

The National Park Service for finding yet

another amazing keynote speaker and many

other contributions

The conference keynote speakers, Mickey Fearn,

Deputy Director of the National Park Service,

and Dave Hahn who has made extraordinary

mountaineering accomplishments

The Vancouver Parks and Recreation

Department for working to make the Friday

evening “Community Forum” a success.


AGENCY LEADERSHIP PANEL:

PROVIDING A FUTURE FOR TRAILS

Moderator: Kaleen Cottingham, Director

State Recreation and Conservation Office

With 16 million acres of public land in Washington

and strong agency leadership, trails have become a

vital part of Washington’s recreation scene. This

leadership panel was conceived to discuss the

creative ways our agency partners are dealing with

disastrous budgets and working to bring about a

positive future for trails through collaborative

planning, public outreach, and more.

The Recreation and Conservation Office (RCO) is

a state agency created by a voter initiative in 1964

to provide grant funding for outdoor recreation

projects. Today, RCO manages more than a dozen

grant programs, including those that plan, build,

and maintain urban, rural and backcountry trails.

Peter Goldmark

State Lands Commissioner

Mr. Goldmark is the state’s elected Commissioner

of Public Lands and head of the Department of

Natural Resources and primary manager of the

department’s more than 1,000 miles of trail and

outdoor recreational opportunity.

Mr. Goldmark announced that the department

recently introduced the new, and soon to be annual,

Volunteer Hero Award. Volunteers play a key role

in the success of many of DNR’s programs, and it

is fortunate to have thousands of dedicated

volunteers whose energy, enthusiasm, hard work,

and time make it possible for visitors to enjoy safe,

sustainable, and high-quality outdoor recreation

experiences on DNR-managed lands.

Mr. Goldmark also discussed the progress made in

implementing the Reiter Foothills Forest

Recreation Plan, the Naneum Ridge Recreation

Plan, and the Tahuya State Forest. Also mentioned

were specific DNR managed recreation areas:

Walker valley, East Tiger Mountain., the Boulder

Lake Natural Resources Conservation Area

(NRCA), the Granite Creek NRCA, and the

Mailbox trail.

Don Hoch, Director

Washington State Parks

Mr. Hoch announced that he recently appointed

Nikki Fields to be State Parks’ trails coordinator.

At this point, Ms. Fields presented slides that

displayed trail opportunities found in

Washington’s State Parks: water trails, winter

recreation trails; and State Parks’ five long

distance trails – the John Wayne Pioneer Trail,

Columbia Plateau Trail, Willapa Hills Trail, the

Spokane River Centennial Trail, and the Klickitat

Rail Trail.

She pointed out that a high priority at State Parks is

nurturing trails and that the agency is now seeking

grants for several trails, including the Olallie Trail

and segments of the Iron Horse-Palouse Trail in

Eastern Washington.

Parks is currently nurturing partnerships with a

number of organizations that provide volunteers

for trails, including the Evergreen Mountain

Bicycling Alliance, Washington Water Trails

Association, Washington Trails Association, and

the Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust.

Parks is also working to develop on-line trail maps

and is planning new trails at the Wenatchee

Confluence and Cape Disappointment State Park.

But, the needs are great: for example, each of

Parks’ five long distance trail have gaps. At least

$150 million would be needed to bring all of Parks'

trails up to minimum standards.

Maureen Hyzer, Deputy Regional Forester

US Dept. of Agriculture, Forest Service

Ms. Hyzer pointed out that the National Forests

exist for all of us and that Washington State’s

Forests are, indeed, special. This is due, in part, to

our 65 wilderness areas, 5 wild and scenic areas,

and 2600 regional trail miles. Whether using

water, snow, motorized, or non-motorized trails,

Washington’s National Forests receive 26 million

visits each year.

In recent years, several trends have become

apparent. For example, these days our Forests are

receiving fewer backpackers, and the hikers are not

going as far nor staying as long in the backcountry

as in the past. Mixed use trails are more common

place and mountain bicycles and trails for

motorized vehicles are more widely accepted. The

Service is also converting more roads into trails,

2,000 miles to date. The demand for front country

trails is increasing as are agency partnerships with

such organizations as Friends of the Gorge,

Washington Trails Association, and Backcountry

Horsemen. These partnerships have contributed to

more than 260,000 hours of trail maintenance

volunteerism in 2011.


The region’s annual maintenance budget is about

$4 million which has led to the agency’s $46

million in deferred maintenance.

Randy King, Superintendent

Mt. Rainier National Park

One of the National Park Service’s (NPS) main

conduits for assisting trails is its community

assistance programs, including the Land and Water

Conservation Fund grant program; the Rivers,

Trails, and Conservation [technical] Assistance

Program; and the National Recreation Trails

System designation program.

In Washington State the NPS manages 13 units

including national parks, national recreation areas,

national historic sites, and historic parks. These

include 1,215 miles of trail, of which 288 are in

Mt. Rainier National Park. That park’s trail

maintenance backlog is currently about $6.5

million and is growing annually due to cuts to its

maintenance budget, which is now about $200,000.

Contributing to the park’s woes is climate change.

The severity and frequency of storms in the Pacific

Northwest are increasing. A prime example is the

2006 storm that caused flooding and extensive

damage along the Wonderland and Glacier Basin

Trails.

On a more positive note, Mt. Rainier National Park

receives tremendous help from volunteers. In fact,

the park could not function as it does today without

its many unpaid workers. The park has also

increased its focus on philanthropy/ bequests,

camping fees, and related partners.

Moderator: Kaleen Cottingham

Questions for the panel

Ms. Cottingham asked panel members what those

in the audience could do to improve trails in the

state. Commissioner Goldmark and Director Hoch

said that supporting testimony before the state

legislature is always needed. Trail users should

also regularly speak to their public officials about

needs. Deputy Forester Hyzer said that it's about

choices. Trail advocates need to choose to be well

informed and choose to be continually involved.

Ms. Cottingham asked about the Discover Pass:

How is it doing? What is its future? Director

Hoch said the state lands fee program is here to

stay. Because it was implemented about five

weeks after the Governor signed it into law, it does

have some problems that are being fixed. We now

know that the Discover Pass will not cover all of

State Parks' expenses, but it does help.

Commissioner Goldmark said the program does

have defects, but it is improving. For example, the

pass can now be used for either of two vehicles,

one at a time. He also said that the state's General

Fund is no longer available to DNR.

Ms. Cottingham asked Superintendent King about

the situation surrounding visitors’ motor vehicles

in Mt. Rainier National Park; will they continue to

be allowed? Mr. King replied that the Park has a

free shuttle bus system, though with multiple entry

points it is not as effective as it might otherwise be.

For several weekends this past summer, due to an

excessive number of visitors’ vehicles, he had to

stop weekend traffic to the Paradise area.

Questions from the Audience

Karen Daubert: How do the agencies prioritize

which trails need work? Commissioner Goldmark

replied that, for DNR, several factors are

considered, but among the most important

considerations is feedback from the trail users and

volunteers. Director Hoch said that “friends”

groups and similar grass roots opinions will

probably be the basis for establishing the location

of future work parties. Superintendent King said

that another consideration is where logistical

support is available. Other considerations are the

parks’ trail specialists assessments and emergent

on-the-ground events. Each park is required to

prioritize which trails need work.

Ted Jackson: What can be done about visitors

circumventing use of the Discover Pass? Director

Hoch said that the authorities know that people

park on roads outside of trailheads, they bicycle in,

walk in, are dropped off by others, and some kayak

in. The agencies are working on this issue but are

constrained by the fact that the pass, as approved

by the legislature is only a parking pass.

LEGISLATIVE LEADERSHIP PANEL

Rep. Sharon Wylie, 49th District

Assistant Majority Whip

Rep. Wylie, whose background includes both

lobbying and backpacking, asked how the

legislature will find the money to fund trails.

Further, how do we make the case for recreation

and dedicated funds? Trail recreationists need

secure and dedicated fund sources. If the trail

community does not work effectively with its


legislators to find solutions, it will likely end up

fighting for crumbs when monies are distributed.

Another factor is the ageing of trail users. Look

around this room and note how it is filled with

older people.

Rep. Jim Moeller, 49th District

Speaker Pro Tempore

Rep. Moeller disagrees with the need to establish

dedicated trail funding sources. Such funds limit

legislative flexibility. The conversation needs to

be about new revenue, without which we can't get

to where we want to be. Education needs to be the

top priority, but we also need to stop cutting

recreation funding, including funding for trails. He

also made the point that not everyone has been

paying their share and some can pay more.

Moderator: Jonathan Guzzo, Advocacy

Director, Washington Trails Association

Q: Mr. Guzzo asked the panel for their

recommendations for preserving, maintaining and

increasing recreation.

A: Rep. Wylie said the sales tax is critical. For the

immediate future, things probably won't change.

Rep. Moeller said that we should ask for what we

need. Our tax system is among the most regressive

in the nation, and that's wrong. It is important that

we tell people what they're paying for. Everything

costs: roads, trails, campgrounds, etc. We need to

use Face Book and other social media to tell

people about these trail opportunities.

Q: Mr. Guzzo asked about the "sweep” of NOVA

funds in 2009, when the legislature re-directed

dedicated trails funds, some of which were direct

fees for trail use. How can such extremes be

avoided in the future.

Rep. Moeller said that then, as now, we were in the

midst of bad economic times and the legislature

had to use the funds that that were available.


Q: How can the trails community help legislators

make good decisions? When is the best time to

contact a legislator, how should we prepare so our

time is not wasted.

A: Rep. Wylie said that, in her experience, the

longest and most intense conversation should not

take place during the budget process. When the

legislature is in session the most time that visitors

will get is a 12-15 minute meeting. Trail people

need to reach out and discover what is important to

their legislators and find a way to connect to that.

Stay in contact with your lobbyist and up to date

on what is happening. Be willing to compromise.

Rep. Moeller said that the most effective thing is to

show up in person, to participate in the various trail

users’ lobby days. Bring a one page description.

Faxes can be very effective and often go to the

front of the line. Rep. Wylie said that when you

make the appointment, ensure that someone from

that legislator’s district comes along and that your

legislator knows this. Rep. Moeller said that the

state budget process is a zero-sum game. We can't

spend more than we have and we can't

print money.

Q: What effect do Face Book and Twitter have on

legislators?

A: Rep. Moeller said that legislators watch these

things, they're another way to communicate. Rep.

Wylie said the trails community should look for

non-traditional partners and form coalitions. Bring

representatives of unlikely advocates to your

legislators' meetings. Members of the tourism

industry are just one example. Another success

tactic is to find a legislative champion, someone

that will take a close and personal interest in trails.

Rep. Moller said that it is important to stay

involved to the end, when the budget is decided.

OPENING KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

BRIDGING COMMUNITIES TO OUR

TRAILS AND PARKS

Introduction by Michael Linde

National Park Service

After beginning as a playground supervisor in the

1960s, Mr. Fearn is now in his 45th year as a Park

and Recreation professional. These days, Mr.

Fearn is responsible for NPS’s Communications,

Public Affairs, Strategic Planning, Tribal

Relations, International Affairs, Partnerships,

Legislative and Congressional Affairs, Policy,

State and Local Assistance Programs and

Information Technology. His role emphasizes the

agency’s focus on outreach and communications,

especially to groups underrepresented among

park visitors.


Mickey Fearn, Deputy Director for

Communications and Community Assistance,


Mr. Fearn pointed out that we, as park and

recreation professionals, do a lot of invisible work.

An example of this is when people have a good

experience in a park, they don't congratulate

government.

Even so, the quality of a society can be measured

by examining three factors, one of which is how

the people use their free time. The others are how

they care for their children and elderly and the

condition of their environment. Of course, the use

of free time relates directly back to trails.

A trail can be defined and used in many ways. For

example, it can be an outdoor resource, a tourist

attraction, a wilderness feature, a classroom; it can

be beauty and living art and an inspiration for art;

it can be a scientific laboratory, an economic

engine, an employer, a habitat and ecosystem, it

can tell a story, and be an historical and cultural

heritage center; it can be an archive, a sacred place

for reflection and contemplation, and a wellness or

fitness center.

For many of us, however, trails signify options for

use of our discretionary time. We use them to

practice survival skills; to explore our senses; to

restore our minds, bodies, and spirits; to build

communities; to build our culture; and more.

But beyond these things, we will use our park and

recreation services to inspire Americans to commit

to: civility; physical and psychological health;

conservation and environmental stewardship;

expand their recreation, educational, vocational

and career options; participate in the democratic

process; and live powerfully in demographically,

culturally and ethnically diverse communities.

What are the racial, ethical, cultural and socio-

economic implications of not using these park and

recreation resources? Diversity is critical to

building our cultural, emotional, and creative

intelligence and to creating relevant and effective

solutions to complex challenges. Leaders must be

committed to creating experiences that engage

citizens with diverse skills, perspectives and

backgrounds and that exercise leadership and help

all citizens release their full power and potential.

New possibilities, productivity, creativity and

innovation emerge when the vision, mission,

resources and expertise of diverse individuals and

different organizations come together.

It’s important to remember that we can’t use our

own values to motivate people whose culture

lifestyles and choices have emerged from a

different values system. We have to understand

how they experience us and what relevancy we

have in their world.

There is an analogy that describes one reason why

diversity is important to our park and recreation

system. Consider that our nation is composted of

four types of people. There are aware users

(basically, "50 year old white people"; the

dominant culture). There are non-aware users

(these are not constituents of the parks system;

they don't know what parks have done for them).

There are aware non-users (they don't use the

resource; they know it's there, but doesn't seem

worth the effort to go; for them it contains a low

return on investment). Last, there are the non-

aware non-users (they don't use parks and they

don’t know parks exist).

The unfortunate part of this is that, even though

our park systems have no competitors, they’re still

losing their constituency. These days, the NPS is

much like a single species forest, which is not a

healthy forest. By extension, the Washington State

Trails Coalition is not reflective of our society.

Look around the room. Where is the diversity?

This is not to say that we are discriminatory. But,

we must change the perception that conservation is

a white upper class movement. We need to

broaden the constituency. What is in the space

between rich and poor, black and white, rural and

urban? What is in that third space? We need to

have that conversation, explore that, figure that

out; then we may have the answer.

TRACK 1: COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT

Introduction

The Community Engagement track addresses

tactics and success stories for trail outreach and

communication to diverse audiences, cultivating

volunteers and involving youth.


THE INTERTWINE: DESIGNING A

COMPREHENSIVE & INTERACTIVE

WEBSITE FOR THE PORTLAND/

VANCOUVER METROPOLITAN REGION

Jean K. Akers, Park Planner, Vancouver-Clark

Parks & Recreation Department

Mel Huie

Portland Metro

Mike Wetter

The Intertwine Alliance

Dan Miller

National Park Service; Rivers, Trails and

Conservation Assistance Program

The Intertwine Alliance promotes outreach to bring

trails groups and recreation agencies together.

This presentation discussed the Alliance’s new

website (www.theintertwine.org) that contains an

inventory of the trails and parks in the Portland-

Vancouver region. It features a searchable

database complete with maps, descriptions, links

for more information, and a “how to get there” by

car or public transportation. The speakers

discussed how the inventory of trails and parks was

conducted; how the website was developed; and

touched on other goals of the website including

stewardship, fostering volunteering, and expanding

membership in the organization.

ENGAGING YOUTH IN

TRAIL MAINTENANCE

Moderator: Krista Dooley, Youth Programs

Manager, Washington Trails Association

This panel reviewed how three local organizations

work with youth on trails. Included was a

discussion on finding the next generation of trail

stewards and what are organizations doing to

successfully engage young people today. The

speakers provided tips about what works and what

doesn’t to keep youth engaged, recruiting, insights

into using peers and social media tools, and

breaking down barriers that keep youth

from volunteering.

Sarah Weigle, Community Programs

Coordinator, Student Conservation Association

SCA strives to engage youth in the outdoors. The

organization, which is more than 50 years old, has

programs for 15-19 year olds and for young adults

18 up. Most of its community crews focus on big

city areas.

How does the SCA get and keep youth involved?

Here are six ways:

Know the audience and go where they are. Use

social media, go to local schools and events,

provide transportation, connect with families

regarding your own events, provide details

such as what food they will eat and cook while

out on projects.

Be very clear about expectations. That is,

know your goals and what you are trying to get

out of each project.

Address barriers such as the application

process, transportation, fees and paid jobs.

Allow for growth and change. Be flexible,

listen and address needs.

Have fun.

Get results.

All of the above helps establish commitment.

Jon Knechtel, Director of Trail Operations

Pacific Northwest Trail Association

The PNTA pays its trail crews minimum wage.

While getting paid helps, it’s not a universal

problem solver. For an added incentive, it’s

important to make the experience exciting. For

example, give the kids the idea of the finished

project, give them direction, and then let them

work. Distribute applications at local schools and

expect to get more applications than there

are positions.

Krista Dooley, Youth Programs Manager

Washington Trails Association

WTA has summer work programs for teens and

young adults. It provides equipment and food for

its crews while they are on the job. The

organization also makes it clear to applicants what

they can expect, both about the work and general

experience: sleeping in tents, on the ground,

getting dirty, etc.

It’s important to meet with the work group in

advance, to introduce them to needed clothes,

tools, etc.

WTA tries to work with students that need to

satisfy a service requirement. It provides an

opportunity for volunteering outdoors.


It sometimes needs to adjust work schedules to

meet the needs of its volunteers.

The WTA works with a variety of community

partners, such as the Boy Scouts, YMCA, etc.

Incentives can help. For example, the WTA

provides a personalized hard hat after participation

in 5 work parties and a trail crew vest after 25 days

volunteering. It also notes that it provides

leadership and job skills and that participants can

earn community service credit for school.

It is important for trail volunteer organizations to

recruit potential workers where they “live.”


Q: How can we successfully recruit participants?

A: Ms. Weigle: Visit schools and talk to classes,

use the web and your alumni to help with

presentations, ask current volunteers to create a

slideshow with recent pictures; pay them, try new

things; follow up quickly when you receive an

application; provide opportunities for both

overnight and day trips/work parties.

Mr. Knechtel: Use peers/returning students to help

recruit new students.

Ms. Dooley: Networking with other community

groups and partners; ask teachers for

recommendations.

Q: How do you address liability?

A: Mr. Knechtel: PNTA crews are paid, so be sure

to pay the State Department of Labor and

Industries assessments. It is also important to have

an umbrella liability policy and written parental

consent if the participants are under 18 years old;

Washington State Patrol background checks are

also important for crew leaders.

Q: Is there a prime motivation for unpaid

volunteers?

A: Ms. Weigle: The SCA has found that it often

begins with the need to fulfill a school service

requirement, but then participants discover there is

more to it. They usually find a sense of

accomplishment.

Q: What do you say to someone worried about

working with youth due to perceptions about

laziness, cell phones, etc.?

A: Students are generally good workers once you

get them out and provide clear direction and

expectations. Be sure to provide good training for

your crew leaders. When working with a group,

try to have them bring their leader or teacher.

Q: What do you look for from sponsors/

land owners?

A: Provide the tools, gear, food, etc. From the

land managers all that is needed is the opportunity

and an on the ground walk-through. We may need

some materials if they’re asking for things like

stairs, foot bridges, etc.

Q: How do you dress the kids for weather?

A: Actually we sometimes have more trouble with

adults. First, provide a list to kids/ volunteers.

Also have some extra stuff (fleece, rain jackets),

but clear expectations upfront is key.

Q: What about front country and urban projects?

A: It is important to have a variety of projects.

This is a good opportunity to introduce kids to the

outdoors, regardless of whether it’s an urban or

backcountry trail.

Q: What about Eagle Scout projects?

These take upfront investment/planning, but then

the scout usually takes off with the project, recruits

volunteers, solicits donations, etc.

GUIDELINES FOR PROVIDING

TRAIL INFORMATION TO PEOPLE

WITH DISABILITIES

Moderator: Sharon Mitchell

former news anchor

Georgena Moran, Founder

Access Recreation

Chuck Frayer

United States Dept. of Agriculture

Forest Service

Richard Bosch, Architect

Access Recreation is a Portland, Oregon non-profit

committee that has developed the web-based book,

Guidelines for Providing Trail Information to

People with Disabilities that tells how agencies

and organizations can share information about their

trail systems and related facilities. It is anticipated

that the information will increase opportunities and

safety by allowing trail users to make more

informed decisions as to which trails may best suit

their needs and ability levels. The guidelines are

available at www.accessrecreation.org.

http://www.accessrecreation.org/


Among the Guideline’s recommendations are:

During the project’s design phase, consider

how the information will be conveyed

to visitors

Ensure that symbols are on all maps

Provide trail location and access information

Provide a trail difficulty rating system and

identify barriers

Provide information on amenities and type of

access to them

Describe the trail experience and its physical

characteristics.

Keep the information current. For example,

use site photos and keep maps current with

ADA symbols. Provide GPS and smart

phone coordinates.

VOLUNTEERS: BUILDING COMMUNITY

WHILE BUILDING TRAILS

Moderator: Glenn Glover, Director

Evergreen Mtn. Bike Alliance

This presentation reviewed the importance of:

Developing a sound philosophy to support a

successful volunteer program

Crafting and measuring desired outcomes

Techniques for implementing a volunteer

program, including: recruitment, working with

non-traditional communities such as at-risk

youth, elements of volunteer satisfaction,

increasing community and employer support,

land manager partnerships, and recognition

tools.

Norm Welsh

Backcountry Horsemen

For an effective volunteer experience:

Begin by crafting a strategy. Be purposeful

and know the types of organizations to partner

with for the common good: advisory groups,

politicians, parks and recreation groups, Boy

Scouts, etc.

Create a plan: consider including a volunteer

reward event with food and entertainment.

Be sure to communicate: establish your dates

early, send out Save-the-Date postcards, invite

the media and highly visible supporters such as

agency leaders and politicians

Administrate effectively: slot the right people

into the right roles and have a clearly defined

and manageable goal.

Jason Wells

International Mountain Bicycle Association

Finding volunteers:

o Seek out nontraditional partners. For

example, if you need to re-vegetate around

a trail, seek out a garden club. If you need

help in building a trail, consider Boy

Scouts.

o Carefully consider volunteer management:

Keep the event to 3-4 hours

Follow with a fun event, such as a

ride, hike, or BBQ

Feed your volunteers.

Be clear with expectations from the start; make

sure that your workers can complete the

project and “own” it.

How to keep them coming back:

o Be liberal with verbal appreciation

o To help with ownership, see if there is any

interest in naming something they’ve built,

such as a berm

o Provide door prizes and food

o Keep your event short

o Involve families, including giving different

roles for different skill sets. For example,

allow someone to bake muffins instead

of digging.

Communicate with your partners; try to

establish one person as liaison to minimize

communication problems.

Clarify expectations regarding such factors as

the weather and clothing

Clarify organizations roles, such as who

decides when the work day is over.

Involve experienced staff with the “non-

traditional” volunteer partners; that is,

someone who “speaks the language”


Remember: people are there to learn and grow,

so try to focus their experience by offering

strong and experienced leadership.

Karen Daubert, Executive Director


Volunteerism: The Secret Sauce

What a joy it is to work with volunteers giving

back! In 2011, WTA logged more than 100,000

volunteer hours. We think the tone for this success

is set by our crew leaders, assistant crew leaders

and other staff. It is their consistent message that

motivates our volunteers and keeps them coming

back. The message or “Secret Sauce” is safety,

having fun, and getting the work done.

Safety: we give the same talk on every trip

Fun is vital. If people have fun they’ll come

back again and again. We’ve had participants

express sadness because an event is ending.

We have volunteers schedule vacations around

our events, one person even turned 85 during

one of our work events. On that occasion, we

spent the week celebrating that person. But

this doesn’t “just happen.” Our leaders are

trained on how to have fun and how to

deal with problems.

Accomplishment: In the end, the works gets

done and the volunteers are proud of their

accomplishments.

WTA offers three types of events:

Day trip: closer in, defined amount of time,

food; an example is the Mailbox Peak project.

Volunteer vacation: logistically more complex;

pack-animal supported, with all food carried

in; camaraderie is involved in developing the

base camp.

Back country response teams: these are more

hard core; volunteers supply their own gear

and pack in the tools.

Other WTA programs:

Youth program: very important for the future.

We’re trying different things, such as our

youth college week and using social media.

Families Go Hiking newsletter: went from 400

to 2,000 subscribers in less than year

The needs are practically unlimited and our mantra

remains unchanged: be safe, have fun, get the

work done!

Mike Westra

Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Empowering Volunteers

In any trail project, it is important to start with

something the community can get excited about.

The three themes in this presentation are: flowing

trails, kids and families throughout the project, and

a progression that enables riders to advance from

easier to more challenging trails.

It is important to recognize that volunteer

recruitment follows a progression: attract them,

involve them, train them, put them to work,

recognize and reward them, and repeat.

In one type of project we:

Find there is widespread community interest in

doing things differently

Begin with big work parties

Divided the project into units and assign

ownership of these units to different groups

Alter our typical volunteer recruitment such

that we seek user groups that already have trail

building skills, engaged them to promote this

particular project, empowered them by

assigning high level objectives and specific

metrics, manage them with light touch, and

recognized and rewarded them.

Examples:

For individual project features we assign Eagle

Scout candidates.

For trail sections, we delegate to specific

teams, including those working toward a high

school senior project; and we ensure they

understand the finished project criteria.

In one instance, a 16-year old volunteered as

project manager. He then got sponsorship from a

local bike shop. The boy virtually lived on that

trail and eventually became our youth ambassador.


Q: Do you try to engage people with disabilities

into trail building and use of trails?

A: Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance: weak on

that; don’t have good outreach.


WTA: could be doing better; more of our trip

reports refer to the need for paved trails accessible

to strollers and wheel chairs.

IMBA: has a project in Oklahoma involving hand-

cycle compatible trails where disabled veterans

hunt on property; funded by landowner.

Audience comment: design your trail for people

that are mobility challenged; a trail does not need

to be asphalted, the key is proper slopes and

compaction.

Q: Trail crew leaders: what are the criteria for a

good volunteer experience?

A: Play to the strengths of the people involved.

Begin by getting to know your group. The

“Strengths Finder” tool is $15 per person and a

good investment.

Leadership: they should be comfortable and

confident with the ability to motivate. Technical

skills can be taught. The limiting factor is finding

the right people.

Empathy: They need the ability to think about

something from other person’s perspective. That

is, what is the other person seeing or thinking?

Ask for feedback at end of volunteer event about

who was good, who has potential.

VOLUNTEER STEWARDSHIP GROUPS:

WHO THEY ARE AND WHAT THEY OFFER

Lori Raymaker, Stewardship Coordinator

Kitsap County Parks & Recreation

This session focused on bringing trail users

together to create positive and collaborative trail

experiences and environments. Discussion items

included a range of methods, tactics and

approaches to help land managers, trail users and

volunteers achieve more positive outcomes.

Included was information on tapping into younger

people’s more diverse and Internet connected

world to increase their trail participation and

address diverse trail collaborations.

Our volunteer types include:

Episodic – that is, school, church, and military;

primary focus is single day projects for a

large group

Adopt-A-Park – they maintain parks, follow a

task list and work directly with park staff

Park stewardship groups – they agree to long

term commitments to manage and maintain

specific parks for the county; they work from

the park’s master or concept plan or they will

create a stewardship plan; they work

independent of staff, though staff does monitor

their work.

Why we created the stewardship group:

Large geographic area, lot of acres. Staff levels

are low; not enough to manage or maintain

sites or to manage the volunteers.

Stewardship groups increase our capacity

Twelve of our 79 sites are managed and

maintained by stewardship groups; we have

about 4,000 acres and our large sites comprise

60% of these acres

Advantages of these volunteer groups:

They’re passionate and advocate for parks

They have a sense of ownership and take a

great interest in their jobs

Disadvantages of the volunteer groups:

Union issues: balance union tasks and

volunteers. With the union and staff, discuss

any perception of threats to their positions by

volunteer labor. Generally, stewardship

volunteer groups are more active in parks that

are focused on open space parks.

Bureaucracy: a main job is shielding the

volunteers from red tape, which can be

frustrating.

Ownership: Volunteers can develop a sense of

ownership and entitlement. Because of this,

they will sometimes do things without the

proper authority, contrary to county plans or

laws, and then need to be reminded that the

land is public, especially around liability

issues.

Basic issues:

Insurance issues: county has medical and

liability insurance for volunteers

Some groups will need the volunteers to

supply their own tools. Be sure to clarify

expectations upfront that the county has few

resources for them.

The group will need to pay for permits

supplies, etc. on their own. This includes any


items needed for fundraising, grant writing,

and donations.

What to look for in a stewardship group:

The group should be passionate; they really

“want to do this.” For example, Ms. Raymaker

has a playground project for which she

approached church, preschool, and high school

groups. No one had the passion and drive, so

she’s not sure it will “go.” She wants a long

term commitment.

All successful groups have come to Ms.

Raymaker and asked what they can do. In

some cases groups perceived that they were

going to lose something if they didn’t act. For

example, a park or trail would close. The need

during these tough economic times is high.

A diverse group provides checks and balances.

Hikers, bicyclists, etc. have different visions,

so there is a need to balance user groups

Explain what’s involved at the first meeting.

Expectations—be very honest.

Tell them to start small and then build.

The group doesn’t have to be 501(c)(3)

Aim for diversity: you become smarter when

talking with people different from you.

o Pay attention to checks and balances

between interest groups such as bicyclists,

equestrians, conservationists.

o Also note the need for diverse functions

such as strategic planners, maintenance,

leaders, etc.

Organizing groups

o Let them figure it out and become their

own nonprofit; or, partner with an existing

nonprofit. This helps build ownership.

o Leaders will emerge.

Review the park master plan so the group

knows to fit their ideas into the larger plan.

o Make sure they know that county’s plan

trumps their ideas.

o For example, if a concept plan includes a

soccer field; their trail may need to be

moved when the county gets funding for

soccer field.

o If there is no county plan for the park, the

group may propose a stewardship plan.

Next steps: more meetings.

Brainstorming

Organization: helpful for agency if there’s a

chair (main contact) and secretary (take notes

at meetings).

Group decides how often to meet and how to

communicate.

Group decides their activities; for example,

will their work parties include the public?

Leaders emerge; select officers to serve one or

two year term. That way group can evolve;

other good reasons.

Lori’s role:

Recordkeeping: Volgistics.com provides a

good online tool; costs $115/month for 2,000

volunteers and can be accessed from smart

phones.

o Registers all volunteers except episodic

volunteers of which there are too many.

o History tab: training, liability forms.

o Tracks hours by volunteer, project, etc.

o Flags by stewardship group.

o Contact information

o Makes it very easy to get information for

reports.

Online component: county website, people can

register online and information goes into a

database. People get password, put in

volunteer hours, etc.

Medical insurance: provides secondary injury

coverage just while they’re volunteering or

proven to be caused volunteer activity.

County is self-insured; volunteers are covered

for liability for projects approved by county.

Is budgeted as administrative cost.

Diversity is important. If working on a multi-use

trail, ensure the mountain bikers, for example,

understand they must recruit other user types.

Background checks: they don’t do them.

Volunteers are never in a supervisory role and


vulnerable persons, for example children, are never

without a responsible adults present.

Regarding volunteer training, be sure to empower

them. Insofar as is practical, let them make

the decisions.

With skilled volunteers, such as loggers, let

them run chain saws. Ensure the proper

county forms, agreements and safety protocols

are completed.

Be an advocate for volunteers; understand and

respect their expertise; troubleshoot with

county about how to make it happen.

Don’t waste volunteers’ time or expertise.

Protect your agency while empowering

volunteers; develop a good relationship with

the risk management department.

When volunteer know you’re looking out for them,

retention rates are greatly improved.

BRIDGES OF COOPERATION:

YACOLT BURN

This presentation provided a view into the recent

recreation planning and implementation process

for the Yacolt Burn State Forest. Presented from

agency and the user group perspectives, this story

is about the process of bridging the gaps between

multiple recreational groups to facilitate agreement

on a forest recreation plan to bring new trail

opportunities to Southwest Washington.

Brian Poehlein

State Department of Natural Resources

The state began the Yacolt Burn recreational

planning process six years ago. This area is a

“working forest,” which means it produces timber

for market. The DNR, however, wanted to ensure

that it also continues to provide a variety of

recreational opportunities.

We began the planning process by first identifying

local issues and management strategies relevant to

the area. We also noted the need for the final

recreational plan to meet the conditions set forth in

other commitments and plans, such as the Forest

Plan, Western Yacolt Plan, and HCP

planning units.

As planning progressed, we sent two grant

proposals to the state Recreation and Conservation

Office’s Nonhighway and Off-Road Vehicle

Activities Program: one for motorized access and

one for non-motorized access. Ultimately,

$140,000 was awarded to complete the plans.

Among the first steps was to inventory existing

facilities such as campgrounds, trailheads, and day

use facilities. It was also important to note the

close proximity of these areas to populous and very

rapidly growing Vancouver, Portland, Camas/

Washougal, and Kelso areas.

The list of elements considered during the planning

process included:

Existing trail miles

Built facilities

The American's with Disabilities Act

Safety

Dispersed recreation activities such as

hunting, fishing

Minimizing environmental impacts such as

wet crossings that impact salmon and

educational opportunities

Next, we developed an accomplishment timeline

and organized planning groups:

DNR advisory group

DNR core planning group

Recreation planning group

We also formed a recreation planning committee

composed of: neighbors, dispersed recreationists

(hunters, fishers, etc.), conservation groups, and

user groups (motorized). Each of these groups

needed to be connected in the community and not

just their own interest group.

Ultimately we met 12 times in 14 months,

including 2 field trips and developed cooperative

results that all agreed to. Our consultant developed

some initial designs for a campground, parking

area, and trailhead. Composite maps were also a

part of this process, including draft placement of

motorized and nonmotorized trails.

In conclusion, this hasn’t necessarily been a quick

process, and we have run into implementation

challenges, including litigation, but we are

confident that we’ve chosen the right path and will

soon have a top notch facility.


Crystal Crowder

Pacific Northwest Four-Wheel Drive Assoc.

Planning the Yacolt Burn Forest, from a

recreationist’s perspective, has been a challenge.

Ms. Crowder’s “Pistons Wild Motorsport Club” is

for all types of motor sports and it was interested in

re-establishing four-wheel drive trails in the Yacolt

Burn Forest. Its goal was to work cooperatively

with other off-road vehicle organizations, agencies

and the public to improve image issues.

It was agreed that area-specific meetings would be

a good way for the various user groups to meet in a

non-conflict environment, versus meeting on the

trail. The strategy involved:

“Outbound education,” including clean up of

abandoned cars and other debris; restoration of

areas damaged by four-wheel drive use; raising

funds to help in these efforts, and participation

on committees and advisory groups. The club

interacted and learned from other user groups.

Internal education: within the off-road

community, education about the forest and

changing attitudes; involvement in DNR’s

Forest Watch Program; brochures focused on

ORV community and how to do the right

thing—distributed heavily. Social media

pressure and website/forum; keeping member

of the ORV community informed about

planning process.

Partner education: finding opportunities for

other people to participate in ORV activities,

including agency partners.

Public relations: a national group picked up on

our website and the BF Goodrich Tire

Company provided a $4,000 award.

Future goals: more good outreach and get trails

implemented.


Q: We know that coalition groups may achieve

committee agreement which sometimes disappears

when their recommendations are presented to

individual user groups. How do you handle that?

A: Ms. Crowder says she has learned so much;.

Her approach is to take what she’s learned back to

her home group and was fortunate in that the group

she worked with had strong individuals and was

well informed. They used social media, which

helped with internal education. Everything learned

from them was conveyed to the home group.

Q: How many miles of unauthorized trails

were there?

A: About 110 miles of motorized unauthorized

trails. The new plan calls for 75-80 miles of

authorized trails.

Q: Will that be enough?

A: That is always a concern. This amount of trail

will give a full day and more experience

PARTNERING WITH YOUTH

CONSERVATION CORPS: CREATING A

CONTINUUM OF TRAIL STEWARDS

Jeff Parker

Executive Director, Northwest Youth Corps

This presentation included: a brief history of the

Youth Conservation Corps, an introduction to

corps programs operating in Washington State, a

description of the expertise that corps programs

bring, and an analysis of typical funding streams.

The presentation highlighted how corps programs

play a critical link in creating the next generation

of trail stewards, as well as an update on the

progress of the 21st Century Conservation and

Service Corps initiative being jointly developed by

the Department of Interior and Department

of Agriculture.

The Northwest Youth Corps is part of the Public

Lands Service Coalition. Its mission is to promote

youth service jobs on public and tribal lands and

waters. This includes expanding opportunities and

addressing critical needs in the face of:

High youth and veteran unemployment

Delayed facility maintenance on public lands

Other issues including the need to develop

future natural resources leaders.

The corps began in 1933 as the Citizen

Conservation Corps which evolved into the Youth

Conservation Corps and Young Adult

Conservation Corps in the 1970s. In 1981 funding

was eliminated and various state and local

programs were started, though some federal

agencies kept small programs. Today, there are

142 regional and local corps nationwide in many

different entities.


The typical corps members are 16-25 years old and

looking for direction. The models vary and

members may be middle school to grad school

graduates. Common elements include: esprit, short

term service with a public benefit, a focus on civic

duty and citizenship, and job skill development.

The programs’ outcomes vary from improving

recreational opportunities and implementing

conservation projects, to service on wildfire crews

and forest thinning projects.

Many corps programs are self-contained with their

own staff, transportation, etc. They can do

backcountry work that is hard for other volunteer

groups. Studies show that youth corps can save 56

cents on dollar.

In Washington, several corps programs are

operating: the Northwest Youth Corps, the Student

Conservation Association, the WCC, EarthCorps,

and the Washington Trails Association.

Currently, there is a national effort to re-invigorate

these youth programs. The Department of Interior

now has a Youth Office and youth employment

goals. Secretary Salazar is a big advocate.

Further, President Obama’s America’s Great

Outdoors report recommended in favor of

catalyzing establishment of the corps and there is a

federal advisory committee working on the issue.

Jeff Parker is on this committee.


Q: How do you plan to make each of these

programs have some kind of standard for youth

leadership and youth training?

A: We are asking these programs several things.

Definitional questions: what population do you

work with; do you make efforts to encourage

diversity?

What are the program’s qualitative elements:

risk management, financial capacity?

What are the member outcomes: do you hit

one of the four, including what certifications

do your members receive; do they receive

education: academic credit or an

AmeriCorps award?

Q: Where does the funding come from?

A: There are different approaches. For example:

the National Park Service contracts out a lot;

should examine their practice to see if it can be

diverted to corps projects. Are there appropriate

ways to divert funds to do things differently?

The federal agency secretaries, including Secretary

Salazar, say there will be “an ask.” But the

committee doesn’t yet know the specifics.

Q: Why are Southwest Airlines and REI on the

advisory committee?

A: They have a corporate interest and are helping

strategize for corporate funding. They’re also a

source of in-kind donations. For example,

Southwest contributed its in-house branding

expertise.

Q: What does it cost to hire a crew?

A: Northwest Youth Corp comes with everything;

it’s “turn-key.” Its contract is typically the dollar

amount for hours of work; usually $18-$20

per hour. WTA charges per crew week. SCA does

a lot of different things; individuals, crews of

different sizes, etc.

The hiring organization needs to provide project

direction, not supervision.

Comment: The corps provides the match

requirement as value added; the youth are earning

a pay check.

The Northwest Youth Corps received a $1.4

million paycheck; the multiplier is 2.8 to

communities where kids live. They also take a

work ethic back to their communities.

Q: Have you experimented with putting volunteers

out with week-long corps project?

A: Northwest Youth Corps doesn’t do that. In

working with youth, background checks and other

restrictions apply.

Comment: There are other problems with mixing

volunteers with crews. But there’s a real benefit to

longtime employees when they pass on their

knowledge as legacy.

Comment: I oversaw a corps group working with a

“friends” group and they can work very well.

Comment: WTA would love to have corps

member alumni involvement!


CONCURRENT SESSION: WORKING

TOGETHER FOR OREGON TRAILS

Facilitator: Al LePage

Steering Committee, Oregon Trails Coalition

This workshop focused on providing for

advocacy, education, and assistance to develop

and maintain non-motorized recreational trails

across Oregon. Discussion topics included an

evolving coalition targeting Oregon trail

enthusiasts that hike, bike, paddle, or ride horses.

A core group of twelve people participated

primarily from trail organizations, but

government, individuals and other groups also

attended. Geographically, people traveled from

the Portland metro area, Eugene, Corvallis and

Yachats. Both men and women attended.

The session began with a review of the progress

made in the last two years by the emerging

Oregon trails coaltion including: (1) developing a

mission statement that includes working together

to develop and maintain non-motorized

recreational trails across the state and (2) agreeing

on the goals of providing for advocacy, education,

and assistance. The session then focused on

specific strategies and objectives relative to

these goals.

Next, the facilitator will organize the material into

a draft strategic plan to be discussed in spring

2013 at a trails meeting in Portland where the

draft would be considered for approval.

TRACK 2: PLANNING FOR SUCCESS

Introduction

This conference track addresses strategies to help

your trail project gain traction, including

successful fundraising, partnerships and coalition-

building, and legislation and advocacy.

THE CARBON RIVER CORRIDOR TO

MOUNT RAINER NATIONAL PARK

Moderator: Bryan Bowden, Community

Planner, Mount Rainier National Park

This presentation provided information about the

multiple partnerships and collaborative efforts

working to develop and implement a coordinated

management plan for the Carbon River corridor

from the Town of Wilkeson to Mount Rainier

National Park. When complete, the plan will

feature the Foothills “Glacier to Sound” Trail as its

centerpiece and will establish goals for

conservation of natural and cultural resources and

for public recreation throughout the corridor. It

will also describe roles and responsibilities for

local, state and federal agencies and non-profit

organizations in achieving those goals.

Randy King, Superintendent

Mount Rainier National Park

Mr. King provided an overview of the project and

showed a map of the Carbon River Corridor

Partnership Vision. He emphasized the importance

of the different partners and stakeholders,

including Pierce County and Forterra, a Northwest

conservation organization, and how they are

developing a memorandum of understanding and

plan to have a vision by spring 2013 that includes

stakeholder roles.

He clarified that the project includes a boundary

expansion for the park and that the corridor

planning and conservation goals are in partly in

response to the dynamic nature of the Carbon

River, including repeated flooding and road

washouts. He noted that acquisitions have relied

on many partners and funding from many sources,

including the Land and Water Conservation Fund,

Pierce County open space funds, and the Foothill

Trails Coalition.

Kathy Kravit-Smith, Director

Pierce Co. Department of Parks and Recreation

Ms. Kravit-Smith observed that this is a good time

for visioning because “we’re all broke.” She

discussed the Foothills Trail segments that are

already in place in Pierce County: Puyallup to

South Prairie, South Prairie to Buckley, and

Wilkeson to Mt. Rainier National Park boundary.

She also gave information on three properties

totaling 1500 acres that Pierce County owns in the

corridor: Carbon River Valley “Regional Park”

(undeveloped), Fairfax town site (home of an

inland sawmill), and Fairfax property (site of the

Fairfax Bridge).

She further noted that these properties—when

developed as trails/parks—will be an opportunity

for public to learn about the history and culture of

the area and that government work, government

resources, and the people of Pierce County who

care passionately about the trail, are all important

to this process.


Pat Johnson, Mayor

City of Buckley; Foothills Trail Coalition Board

Mayor Johnson talked about her family’s roots in

the area and the important role the City of Buckley

has in providing services in the area. She noted

that the vision for the Foothills Trail started in

Buckley and caught on. Currently, the town has a

four-mile stretch of paved rail trail. Orting started

with one mile and expanded it in both directions.

Trail-related business is booming there which she

would like to see happen in Buckley.

She emphasized the importance of partnerships;

government can’t do it without coalitions and

nonprofits as advocates. She gave an example of a

property that was being foreclosed that the

Foothills Trails Coalition was able to quickly

purchase, while it was available


Q: What can be done if one landowner is holding

a project hostage?

A: Sometimes it can be a long negotiation, perhaps

lasting 20 years. Sometimes government has to

assert eminent domain. People love a trail once

it’s established—bringing the reality of a trail and

its economic benefits to people can help.

Q. The Carbon River Road’ environmental

assessment shows no parking at the road’s end.

A. The area has never had adequate parking and

flooding has made it worse. The park is exploring

different options, including adding parking on

property owned by The Mountaineers and

a shuttle.

Q. There is a predetermined rail corridor in the

area. Has there been any move away from that

corridor during trail planning?

A. We own the old railroad corridor, but we’re not

that far along with the planning.

THE STORY OF THE CAPE HORN TRAIL

Moderator: Renee Tkach, Project Manager

Gorge Towns to Trails

The story of the Cape Horn Trail began over 20

years ago, when a few people and Friends of the

Gorge’s founder, Nancy Russell, saw the

opportunity to open this amazing area to the public

in the form of a hiking trail. The dilemma was that

there were few public lands to make this happen,

but that didn’t stop the dream for a trail system on

the Washington side of the Columbia River Gorge.

Over the years land was acquired by the Forest

Service and the vision for a trail began to move

towards reality. The Friends of the Gorge led the

way with a successful, $4 million dollar

fundraising campaign which brought wide-spread

public awareness and engagement, along with the

funds to acquire the last two remaining properties

to bridge a loop trail system. Partnerships have

been the key to success.

The Cape Horn preservation story began with

stopping a 16 lot subdivision. At that time; there

were no protections in place and Nancy Russell

had to borrow $300,000 to lend interest free to the

Trust for Public Land so it could purchase the

parcel in 1987. More purchases followed. The

Friends of the Columbia Gorge undertook a $4

million campaign to purchase two parcels that

would have been in the way of the trail.

Stan Hinatsu, Recreation Planner for the

National Scenic Area, Forest Service

The Forest Service gave context to the Columbia

Gorge National Scenic Area. It now has a defined

partnership among the Forest Service, Gorge

Commission, and six counties and encompasses

300 acres of which about 50 percent is managed by

the Forest Service. It receives about 2 million

visitors a year and there is a high demand for

access due to its proximity to Portland metro area.

To date, 30,000 acres has been acquired by Forest

Service with help from its partners, mostly on the

Washington side and near the eastern end of

the Gorge.

Because some uses in the Cape Horn area were

already established, it meant that problems needed

to be addressed: poorly located trails, dangerous

access points, increasing conflicts with neighbors

and vandalism. There were also natural resource

conflicts because of the rare plants, peregrine

falcons, salamanders, and cliff habitat in the area.

The Forest Service had no funding for planning or

implementation of remedies and there was no

common vision. Then a key partner stepped up—

the Cape Horn Conservancy. Developing a

common vision was not an easy process. Fostering

relationships took a lot of time and field trips.

Passionate and committed stakeholders drove

the process.


At present, the area has about two miles of trail,

two bridges, an overlook, an ADA accessible

section, and two pedestrian tunnels under

Highway 14.

Paul Pearce, Commissioner

Skamania County

Has there been controversy? You bet! But Nancy

Russell was a Republican who believed in private

property rights. She wasn’t a “tree-hugger”

coming into tell the county what to do.

The Scenic Area has brought a lot of positive

things and new economy to the community. Pieces

of the trail had existed for a long time—people

were crossing Hwy 14 and walking along the road,

which was a dangerous condition. The County

was able to obtain a park-and-ride area that also

serves as trail head, which has had many benefits.

Public safety was a good selling point, especially

for the pedestrian underpasses which were built

using a Federal Forest Highways grant.

Ryan Ojerio


WTA’s roles in this area include advocacy and

outreach, volunteer development in trail

construction skills, trail design and

implementation. The challenges include: funding,

coordination, and design constraints. The

organization’s successes have included: obtaining

grants, working in partnerships, and teachable

moments.

Teresa Robbins, President

Cape Horn Conservancy

It was important to have all players at the table to

resolve issues related to protection and public use

of the Cape Horn area and to come to a shared

vision. We especially needed to deal with trust

issues and lawsuits. In one sense, it is remarkable

that we all did come together.

The Cape Horn Conservancy is very actively

coordinating and advocating. It wanted a

spectacular trail, not a mediocre one. For that to

happen, compromise was needed. For example,

some people wanted the trail open all year, but

there was the constraint of nesting peregrine

falcons in the area which resulted in closing half

the trail for half of the year.

The Conservancy, which is now a 501(c)(3) and

approved by the Forest Service, is the steward of

the trail and provides many services, including:

regular trail inspection; weed eradication; trail

promotion; a safe forum for resolution of issues;

trash and graffiti removal; and a conduit for grants

and fund raising.

A key element of this success story is continued

bimonthly communication and ongoing

development of vision and direction. The

Conservancy is building ranks and commitment for

future trail development, from Washougal to

Stevenson. It is an exceptional model of

collaboration and of how it is still possible to

achieve great legacies.


Q: How did the Friends of the Columbia Gorge

raise $4 million?

A: They had a strong fundraising team. Nancy

Russell was the key driver to the success of the

campaign. The lead donor of $1 million, from

Seattle, had never met Nancy Russell but was

inspired by her story and energy.

Q: What is a federal Forest Highways grant?

A: The Forest Highway Enhancement Grant

program has now changed. Grants come to the

state and applications for projects now go to the

state Department of Transportation. In the past,

there was no match requirement. Now there is a

13 percent match requirement.

Q: Is the Cape Horn Conservancy an all volunteer

organization? What about succession planning?

A: Yes, it is all volunteer. The energy in the

organization is building, so it will be self-

sustaining. They are targeting people who are

newly retired and high school students

Q: Whom is the trail for?

A: Parts are hiker only; these are class 1. Parts are

for equestrian and hikers; these are class 2. Also,

there is an ADA accessible area, a 7.5 mile loop.

The lower half is closed February 1 – July 15.


THE TRAIL/TRANSPORTATION

CONNECTION – PLANNING, FUNDING

OPPORTUNITIES AND MORE

Ed Spilker, Scenic Byways Prog. Coordinator

Washington Dept. Transportation

Charlotte Claybrooke, Transportation Planner


Ian Macek, Bicycle & Pedestrian Coordinator


This panel discussed past trail/transportation

project successes, challenges, design elements, and

future funding opportunities. It provided

information about the Pedestrian and Bicycle

Program, Scenic Byways Program (no longer a

stand-alone program) and Safe Routes to School

Program. The focus was on the connection

between transportation and trails from a planning,

design and user perspective.

The importance of protecting vulnerable road users

was noted, including youths and the aged and

disabled populations. Many of these groups are

unable to cross streets easily. Many older

Americans state that if they had safe travel routes

that they would walk more. For such groups,

mobility options are important.

Transportation planners work to help create

healthy and livable communities. To this end, they

work towards stakeholder involvement, including

encouraging agency involvement. They also

collect data such as current plans, collision

information, and use patterns and preferences.

Regarding the disabled population, many factors

are important such as appropriate grade, surface,

and width. Signs are also important and

considerations include consistency, provision of

information, and safety.

Authorities, for example ASHTO, are now

discouraging the use of bollards on trail

intersections. There are other alternatives and

bollards have proved to be dangerous.

YOUTH ENGAGED IN PLANNING: THREE

STRATEGIES, THREE PROJECTS,

THREE STATES

Emily Linroth, Communications Specialist

National Park Service, Rivers, Trails, and


Aaron Brown, Program Manager

Intertwine Alliance

Mitch Long, Project Specialist

City of Roslyn

How can we use trails to connect kids with the

great outdoors? An even more challenging

question is how can we give youth a voice in

planning these trails? The National Park Service’s

Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance

Program helps build partnerships for community-

driven recreation and conservation projects that

often include trails. This session provided three

examples of innovative ways to involve youth in

trail projects.

(Notes for this session are not available)

DOING TRAILS THE FOOTHILLS WAY

Moderator: Dr. Ernest C. Bay, President

Emeritus, Foothills Trails Coalition

John Ernest Berry III, Courtesy Patrol

Foothills Trails Coalition

Gordon F. (Buzz) Grant, President


Bob Kastama, Co-chair,

Friends of the Puyallup Riverwalk

Diane Kastama, Board of Directors


Senator Jim Kastama, District 25

Washington State Legislature

One of the most successful trail efforts in recent

years has been led by the Foothills Rails-to-Trails

Coalition. In this session, coalition experts shared

their success stories, focusing on elements of fund

raising, coalition building and legislative

advocacy. Among the many strategies reviewed in

this session were:

Using elected officials as conveners; to bring

people together and muster support


Establishing a good plan, including a mission

statement, goals, objectives, and a shared

vision

Using local businesses to help sponsor events

and help with advertising

Using incentives, such as raffles, to involve

the businesses

Giving credit where it is due and the related

benefits to the business

Purchasing locally, even though it can cost a

bit more it can help gain a supporter

Involving the local media

Finding the right partners, such as Volksport

walkers

Involving other towns and communities along

the trail

Joining other organizations to build

cooperation

Establishing your organization as a 501(c)(3),

and thus eligible as a tax deduction for donors

Seeking out in-kind donations such as staging

areas which can bring revenue to the site

donors

Becoming a vital part of the city’s agenda and

getting electeds involved

Maintaining a presence on the trail, staying in

the public’s eye

Developing a sense of community trail

ownership and responsibility

Adding interest and diversity to the trail by

including unusual, but appropriate, elements,

such as bear carvings, plantings, graffiti art, or

a major destination exhibit.

FROM ZERO TO 3.5 MPH IN 12 YEARS:

THE EFFORTS OF THE SAN JUAN ISLAND

TRAILS COMMITTEE

Bill Severson & Dave Zeretzke

San Juan Island Trails Steering Committee

This session provided information on more than 12

years of work by the San Juan Island Trails

Committee to facilitate the creation, use and

maintenance of a network of non-motorized trails

on San Juan Island. Discussion topics included:

The mission and structure of the committee

Key public and private partnerships

Fundraising

Creation of the trail plan

Easements/licenses

Leadership issues

Their local trails conference

Public education

Trail construction & maintenance

Trail use issues.

Recommendations:

Use GPS to map/digitize all existing features

related to the trail

Develop the web site to be a one stop resource

Lead hikes for families

Focus on opportunities

Build partnerships

Seek help and collaboration with the National

Park Service

Create a hiking accomplishment passport to

encourage people to do different hikes

Know your walks.

STRATEGIES FOR NAVIGATING THE

ENVIRONMENTAL PROCESS

Jenny Bailey, Senior Planner

Parametrix, Inc.

Trails are bridges that connect people with the

environment as they engage in active and passive

recreation or travel to work and other destinations.

Whether a trail is in the backcountry or the city,

people enjoy trails that offer a natural experience

and a way to see great places, such as viewpoints,

shorelines, estuaries, forests, wetlands, and

streams. However, gaining the necessary permits

and approvals for trails in places with great

environmental resources can be tricky. This is

especially true for paved, multi-use trails in areas

with land use and topographic constraints. This


session discussed strategies and considerations for

early project development that can make the design

and environmental approval processes easier

to navigate.

The bridge between the built environment and

natural environment can be difficult to get

permitted. There are, however, some principles

that can make things easier. For example, do your

homework. That is, know what questions to ask

and when to ask them. Two important

questions are:

What’s the purpose and need for the project?

Is it a transportation project? Will it encourage

exercise, enjoyment of nature, etc.?

Who owns the property, whose land does the

trail cross, is it public and/or private?

TRACK 3: MANAGING TRAILS

ON THE GROUND

This track addressed case studies and

presentations focused on effective trail design and

construction as well as best practices for resource

protection and managing trail use.

DESIGN AND MAINTENANCE OF MULTI-

USE MOUNTAIN BIKE TRAILS

Art Tuftee

Professional Trail Builders Association and

International Mountain Bicycling Association

Successfully accommodating bikes on a trail

requires design techniques that can often be subtle,

but will make a big difference in how well the trail

performs. A well designed trail blends with the

landscape, is sustainable, and provides a satisfying

user experience. The techniques used to manage

water and control rider flow must be considered

together and implemented in a way that fits with

the local terrain.

This session focused on harmonizing the key

elements of good trail design so that the functions

are complementary and result in a great trail with

low maintenance needs.

Among the points made in this presentation were:

Designing for cross country all terrain bikes is

different from other types of bicycling.

Trail design and maintenance should be led by

user expectations.

Use guidelines rather than standards to focus

on problem solving, sustainability, a good fit

with the environment, rider “flow”, and low

impact trails.

Try to ensure the finished trail meets meet

three criteria: 1) It offers a good user

experience; 2) It is natural; and 3) It is

sustainable.

In developing your trail, use complementary

features such as drain dips at curves and wide turns

on switchbacks. Think of sustainability when

planning for cutting switchbacks through the use of

stepping stones. Use a 10 percent maximum

average grade and mix the trail’s grades for better

experience.

Try to solve trail development challenges by using

complementary solutions. For example, to reduce

erosion, add an out slope to the trail. Consider the

causes of erosion: climbing, braking, skidding, and

turning. The force a bike exerts is often

perpendicular to the trail and compacts the soil. If

a bike is turning, then you have compaction and

displacement which creates a berm that can be

used to help channel drainage. It is important to

limit the amount of water on a trail.

It is not about linking point A to point B. Rather, it

is all about the experience: nature, exercise,

adventure, challenge, exploration,

accomplishment, socializing, solitude, speed, flow,

and fluid transitions. Flow is particularly

important. Riders want to maintain momentum

without braking.

Also consider how the trail fits with the

environment, does is blend, is it aesthetic? Are the

transitions smooth, and are there few straight

segments? If you fit the trail to the landscape, then

the issues related to sustainability and flow

are resolved.

Water bars: When properly installed, the classic

water bar is good for getting water off the trail.

The problem is they often disrupt the rider flow

because braking is often needed which gradually

fills the drainage with dirt. This is not natural and

can be a safety issue. An alternative to a water bar

is a check dam of wood or rock; keep it natural,

perhaps 90 degrees to the trail so that it becomes a

trail feature.


Grade dips are important. Water drops sediment,

braking loosens tread material. Nature is always

trying to flatten the tread which is not sustainable

and is not good riding experience. The solution is

to install rolling grade dips. These are a bit of

work, but it causes the trail to drain better,

enhances the riding flow, and if natural depressions

are used, they are not too difficult to install.

Curves:

Off camber curve are not good for riders.

They are intended for drainage but will cause

high displacement that will cause a berm and a

muddy spots to form. Further, the wet spots

will encourage riders to go to the outside

causing tread creep and more braking erosion.

Off camber curves are not natural.

An in-slope curve is much better: High

compaction forces will send drainage to the

inside so if berm develops it will not block

water flow; it will be fun to ride, cause less

braking. Keep the in-slope perpendicular to

the rider’s lean. Make it 15-20 percent. You

will still need to address drainage, so try to

handle it before or after the turn. Add drain

dips before to help slow riders down.

Curves and dips in combination are good, but

try to place curves on rises so water runs away.

Switchbacks:

Be sure to provide as much radius as possible.

Add grade dips above and below to reduce

water flow.

Note that front and rear tires track in different

paths. A 3-4 foot trail width is good. The

dimension at the apex of the turn is the most

important.

The out slope edge of the turn must be

reinforced with rock or logs. This is a great

place to invest time and do it right.

The tread will usually begin to creep into a

turn. The solution is to add large rock, or route

the turn around a tree.

TRAIL ETIQUETTE, ETHICS,

AND EDUCATION: CONFLICT

AND COOPERATION

Moderator: Reed Waite

Leave No Trace Master Educator

Where has common sense gone? With increasing

numbers of trail user “types” and changes in

electronics and social attitudes, there has been a

growing chatter about human friction on trails.

Knowing the lay of the land – the facts of the

situation – and how others recreate can lessen “trail

rage” and promote stewardship of our common

natural resource playgrounds. This session

explained how organizations and agencies are

educating, governments are making rules, and the

“established way” is yielding to new principles.

Art Tuftee

International Mountain Bicycle Association

It is important to remember common sense rules of

the trail such as: ride only on legal trails, leave no

trace, always yield the trail, and control your

vehicle.

Properly designed trails help with trail

etiquette. This includes good alignment and

no blind corners.

Mountain bicyclists have adopted motorcycle

hand signals. For example, with your hand,

hold up the number of fingers indicating the

number of riders behind you.

Our social media and smart phones have

opened the door to possible new conflicts.

Karen Behm

Central Cascades Winter Recreation Council

The many new uses and users setting out on

fewer trails is a big contributor to problems on

our trails.

If a trail has significant use, the first mile is

always the most chaotic.

On snow trails, remember that your use, your

tracks, can impact the enjoyment of the trail

for others.

Most people want separated/non-multiuse

trails, but when seeking a grant to extend or

repair a trail, combined use projects are usually

more likely to be funded.


Dan Steinbeck

Backcountry Horsemen of Washington

A rule of thumb is, when you meet an equine

on the trail, you should get on the downhill

side. But, the downhill side may be too steep.

So, take the next step and talk to the horse, talk

to the rider, and take your time.

Ensure your biking or hiking party all gets to

the same side of the trail to let the horse pass.

Don’t call a mule a horse.

Don’t dwell on the bad situations, let them go.

If you have a dog, please hold onto it. One of

the last things a horse rider wants to see on a

trail is a loose dog.

A large backpack can be bad news for a horse.

Take the pack off, stay out in the open, and

talk to the rider and horse.

Tracy Howard, Traveling Trainer

Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethics

Tracey camps about 200 nights each year and has

developed six guiding principles which she related

to the audience. These include, reduce your

impact, treat campfires properly, and properly

dispose of human waste.

Her seventh principal is to be kind to others.

That’s good trail etiquette and it means to be aware

of yourself and others, to be considerate, and to

leave the trail better than you found it.

Remember, educational etiquette messages

should be short and easy to interpret and

follow

Whenever possible, communicate personally

with other users

New technologies raise more opportunity

for conflict

Conflicts are most common near trailheads

New trail uses commonly increase

maintenance and often a need for new single

use resource

We should be sharing our enthusiasm for trail

activities with others which can build

social capital

Avoid lose-lose situations and try not to

assume things

Reducing our impact reduces conflicts

Do what you can to improve the experience

of others

Try to reach users before they arrive at

trailheads by sending rules and other

information to their clubs and newsletters.

THE HOOD RIVER TRAIL SYSTEM:

PLANNING & MANAGING AN INHERITED

USER MADE TRAIL SYSTEM

Dan Miller, Community Planner

National Park Service, Rivers, Trails and


This presentation reviewed the challenges and

pitfalls of planning and managing a trail system

once it has been created by trail users. Topics that

were covered included inventorying a user made

trail system, collaborative decision making among

seemingly at-odds user groups, re-designing the

system for sustainability after it has been created,

and creating a trail system that works for local,

state and federal land managers.

The Hood River Trail System contains over 160

miles of non-motorized and 250 miles of

motorized trails that cross more than 50,000 acres

of land owned by Hood River County, Oregon

State Parks, and the Forest Service. The trails are

open to hikers, equestrians, trail runners, mountain

bikers, dirt bikers and ATVs. The trails were

developed by users without guidelines or

management from the landowners. Hood River

County, whose primary mission is to harvest

timber for county general funds, recently

underwent a comprehensive planning effort to

proactively manage the trails.

Early on, the user made trails that were inherited

by the land managers were not a big problem. As

use increased, however, they started to become a

problem. Eventually, a group of trail users

recognized the need and came together to propose

initiation of a planning effort on the state lands.

A planning committee was formed, composed of

the recreationists, related nonprofit organizations

and government departments, and others, such as

watershed councils. Together, they developed a

vision and scope for the project; in effect, they

helped to set a foundation for future decisions.

The full effort took two years and used consensus-


based decision making in which everyone agreed

to live with the plan.

Many of the user groups anticipated animosity to

emerge, but they were wrong. All of the groups

wanted everyone to have access on all trails, with a

few exceptions for short sections for specific uses

such as equestrian, motorized, downhill mountain

bike, etc.

A trail density system was approved, as was a

decision to close trails only for environmental

reasons. The next steps call for planning the

adjacent state parks and Forest Service lands.


Q. Will adjacent state parks land be limited to

non-motorized trail use?

A: Yes. The Forest Service land is also designated

non-motorized.

Q: Is it true that the user made trails have not been

good for all users?

A: Yes. The master plan recognized a lack of

beginner and intermediate trails close to town.

Q: What percentage of existing trails was retained?

A: 90-95 percent.

WHAT’S IN A TRAIL: FROM DESIGN TO

CONSTRUCTION AND BEYOND

Moderator: Lisa Anderson,

Recreation Manager

Department of Natural Resources

Using examples from recent work in Department

of Natural Resources state forests, this panel

discussed the challenges and concerns of

constructing trails to updated design and

construction standards. From non-motorized trails

to those built by users, DNR staff has reviewed the

merits of designing for sustainability, integrating

construction drawings and standards into the

construction process and addressing builder

concerns.

In designing trails for the recently planned and

popular Reiter Forest, the agency and its advisory

groups first decided to separate motorized and non-

motorized activities. They next gathered site

information and established preliminary trail

routes. They worked to understand user

preferences, along the way adopting standards used

by the Forest Service, the American Motorcycle

Association and the Minnesota Department of

Natural Resources.

To encourage slow speeds on the single track

motorcycle trails, they adopted a management

objective that called for tight twisting turns. They

then prepared development plans which include

sign placement and also studied trail tread

base material.

Trail construction is labor intensive and often

requires material placement with small equipment.

Funding for such projects is always challenging.

DNR’s recreation budget is from various sources:

the gasoline tax, Discovery Pass, Recreation and

Conservation Office grants, and capital funds from

the state legislature.

DNR’s primary niche is trail recreation, but it is

also involved in dispersed recreation, camping, and

geocaching. Just as any other landowner, the DNR

must comply with all land use rules, regulations,

and permits. Its focus is on sustainability and

being light on the land to minimize impacts while

making its trails durable.

Sue Jensen, ASLA, LEED

NW Region, Department of Natural Resources

In the DNR’s Northwest Region, the Reiter

Foothills is a popular single track motorcycle and

all-terrain vehicle riding area. The resources there,

however, were being damaged by heavy use and

limited management. In response, the DNR

instituted a planning process which, in part,

established separate areas for motorized and

nonmotorized use.

To do this, it instituted a process of suitability

mapping involving community meetings,

consideration of user preferences and design

standards.

Dana Leavitt, Landscape Architect


Trail evolution is driven by variety of factors,

including user preferences for diversity and

challenge elements and the capabilities of modern

recreational equipment such as mountain bikes.

Important to this equation is sustainability of the

trail and the natural landscape. Historically, trails

would follow landscapes, regardless of any impact

on the land. Today, however, we have identified

sensitive areas and seasons so they can be avoided.


The next steps in this ongoing process are to

continue to develop policies and standards specific

to mountain bikes while continuing to strengthen

partnerships with volunteer construction crews and

other stakeholders.

Jim Patton, Civil Engineer


Applying civil engineering principles to trail

construction is a constant challenge that can pay

long-term dividends in public investment. Factors

that come into play include:

The importance of a good trail foundation: It

relies on good base confinement and

compaction. For example, angular rock works

best. Grading is also important. The use of

“fines” should be limited to 5-10 percent of the

total base material. Geotextile fabric helps to

confine fines.

Well designed turns: Be sure to match the

reaction force of the user, such as a mountain

bike or motorcycle, with the banking in the

turn. Site distance is also important and at 10

miles/hour should be 20-25 feet in each

direction.

The use of cribbing on steep slopes is

important. The Forest Service standard log

cribbing works well in some areas. In Western

Washington, however, the acidic soils and high

moisture levels will quickly rot them. Though

they are heavy, rocks make great cribbing

material if they are available. Geotextile fabric

can also work well.

A good water crossing is expensive. Bridges

need to be durable and developers must

consider what goes over and under. Adhere to

the permitting requirements.


Q: Is there a trade-off between increasing speeds

and increasing sight distance at a curve?

A: There is.

Q: Have you considered developing motorcycle

“observed trials” areas?

A: Yes. These low speed competitions in which

riders try to navigate an obstacle course without

touching the ground with any body part will be a

part of a future phase at Reiter.

Q: The approach at Reiter seems to be new and

expensive. What’s next?

A: The progress at Reiter is almost like an

experiment where we are testing new designs, etc.

and learning a lot. We are collecting feedback

from users about what they like and which

techniques are holding up well so we will know

what to do on next project. The Reiter Forest

comprised the first motorized trails built on DNR

lands in about 25 years. The regulators have been

concerned about how things will turn out, so it’s

important to take it slowly and do it right. We

want to invest up front, design well, and

establish credibility.

WASHINGTON DNR’S FOREST WATCH

PROGRAM

Jordan Reeves, Volunteer Coordinator


Forest Watch Program volunteers are responsible

for many things. They create a responsible

presence, observe and monitor trails and other

visitor sites, provide information to visitors and

document and report concerns. In this session

attendees were invited to participate in specialized

training that involved an introduction to DNR and

the Forest Watch Program, first aid and safety, the

principles of good stewardship and appropriate

use, and information customized to meet the needs

of local programs.

Nancy Barber


DNR is a large land managing state agency that

governs a variety of landscapes. It has, however,

few recreation staff, about 30 employees, to cover

its statewide holdings that include about 1,100 trail

miles. As a result, volunteers have become hugely

important to the agency.

Among the challenges facing DNR are an

increasing number of recreational visits and

changes in the types of equipment.

Jordan Reeves


In addition to maintenance and construction

activities, DNR’s Forest Watch Program is another

way for volunteers to help expand the agency’s

presence on land.


These “Forest Watchers” observe and report

pertinent information to the department’s

professional staff and assist visitors. The

department has built local flexibility into this

program, which is good because Washington is

very diverse.

There are two levels of participation for

volunteers:

Level 1 is for volunteers who know the rules and

regulations. They observe and report, but don’t

make public contacts.

Level 2 is for volunteers that are willing to perform

Level 1 duties, but also to give more time – to be

trained, undergo a background check, to wear an

identifying vest, and make public contacts. These

recruits help with educational outreach, though

they do not participate in enforcement.

The “observe and report” functions cover

inappropriate activities and natural resource

damage from storms, floods, fire, etc.

The agency recruits individuals and user groups,

such as members of the Backcountry Horsemen of

Washington. DNR has had the most success with

user groups, perhaps because it is the recreational

groups that more easily recognize that an

appreciated site could be closed if noncompliance

becomes an issue.

On the down side, management of volunteers is

time consuming. Ideally, the best volunteers have

a high commitment and are available in large

numbers. Agencies should be selective about

whom they recruit, and they must be willing to

discharge people who do not perform

satisfactorily.

A good volunteer must understand the bigger

picture. For example, they shouldn’t report every

little thing.

In the future, DNR is looking to expand the

program toward other user groups, especially

mountain bicyclists. It also wants to increase its

Level 2 volunteer force. This is a fairly new

program with lots of room for growth.


Q: Is there a minimum volunteer commitment?

A: There is no minimum number of hours/month,

but the department does want a long term

commitment.

Q: What about liability?

A: Training is crucial; the department asks its

volunteers to sign a registration waiver.

Comment: Mt Rainier has a Meadow Rover

program and emphasizes the importance of

acknowledging and expressing appreciation of its

volunteers. It provides incentives and different

types of training from safety and first aid, to

recreational activities such as photography.

HOW DO TRAIL USERS

CROSS THE ROAD?

Ryan Abbotts, AICP

Parametrix, Inc.

One of the most common barriers that trails must

overcome is roads. Jurisdictions and experts have

differing opinions on where to locate crossings and

how they function. In this session, participants

were invited to explore case-studies of how various

locales analyze crossing locations and choose

appropriate safety enhancements.

[Notes for this session are not available.]

A SYSTEM RUNS THROUGH IT: STORIES

& LESSONS FROM THREE WATER

TRAILS IN OF THE COLUMBIA BASIN

Moderator: Susan Rosebrough, Planner


The rivers in the Columbia River Basin are the

lifeblood of the Pacific Northwest and have been

connecting people across the physical environment

for hundreds of years. This session focused on the

system of water trails under development along the

Columbia River and its tributaries. Key players

from successful paddle trail efforts along the

Lower Columbia, Pend Oreille and Lewis/Lake

Rivers discussed how their trails connect

communities to one another and connect people to

nature. They reviewed issues related to planning,

outreach, development and management.


Q: How can we improve public safety and

usability with small staff?

A: Develop a good volunteer program and

leverage your existing resources to benefit the

public. Also, promote compatible uses


Maintain good volunteer priorities, including:

putting safety first, avoiding provocations, being

responsible and proactive. That is, report and

attend to correctible problems quickly.

Jean Akers, RLA, AICP

Vancouver/Clark Parks & Recreation

The Vancouver/Clark Parks and Recreation

Department was awarded a National Park Service

grant to help with its Lewis River-Vancouver Lake

water trail plan. To generate interest, the

department organized a paddle event with

stakeholders to get people out on the water.

Its next challenge is to develop signs that will

show this water trail is part of other trails

and systems.

Mike Lithgow, Director

Pend Oreille County Community

Development Department

Historically, the Pend Oreille River has been used

for industry, primarily timber. Early on it was

decided that partnerships would be crucial to

developing a water trail here. As such, one of the

county’s first agreements was with the National

Park Service’s assistance program. It began with

an inventory of existing conditions.

The county used Carsonite posts along shoreline to

mark the water trail route and mileages. Signs

were also placed alongside roads.

Chris Hathaway

Lower Columbia River Estuary Partnership

The Lower Columbia River Water Trail project has

benefited from a large outreach program which

included meetings, open houses, and good local

support. Secretary of the Interior Salazar has

named it to the Great Outdoors Project List, as a

part of President Obama’s America’s Great

Outdoors Initiative. In part, the AGO describes the

country’s most promising projects designed to

protect special places and increase access to

outdoor spaces.

Ultimately, Clark County would like the project to

achieve national water trail status. So far, it has

secured grants for signs and developed a web site.

Question from the Audience

Q: Are there design standards for water trails?

A: The National Park Service established

guidelines, but acknowledges the need to consider

local conditions when setting up a water trail.

SATURDAY, 10/27/2012

WSTC BUSINESS MEETING 1)

Welcome

WSTC president Pete Beaupain opened the

meeting at 8:04 am and welcomed those present

and explained that everyone registered for the

conference is a valid member of the Washington

State Trails Coalition and is encouraged to

participate in the business meeting.

He reminded everyone of the "What did you get

out of this conference?" contest in which

participants were encouraged to submit their

responses on 3x5 cards and that the winners would

each receive a book donated by Mountaineers'

Publishing. Later in the conference it was

announced that the contest winners were: Jon

Knechtel, Ellen Agaard, Nikki Fields, Nancy

Barber, Luke Wakefield, and Reed Waite.

Nonprofit Status

After the last conference in Tacoma, the board

voted that it should pursue nonprofit 501(c)(3) tax

exempt status and registration with Washington

State. WSTC registration with the state as a

nonprofit corporation has been accomplished and

provides board protection from personal liability,

helps WSTC avoid state taxes, and was a

prerequisite to becoming a 501(c)(3).

Bylaws Amendments

The following proposals were offered for adoption

by the membership.

1. Incorporation as a 501(c)(3): The advantages

of becoming a tax exempt organization under

the federal tax code are that it allows WSTC to

avoid income taxes and allows other groups to

give us tax-deductible donations. The federal

requirements are that WSTC's by laws must

provide for this status.

2. Other amendments: Greg Lovelady proposed a

bylaw statement specifying that WSTC should

endeavor to elect a president that does not

represent a government agency to support the

conviction that we are a citizen-led

organization. Another change proposed, by

Rick Hood, would specify that elected officers

would take office on the first of day of the year

following the biennial conference to allow

time for the current officers to close out


conference business. Another proposal was to

change the name of the off-year meeting to

"off-year business and planning meeting." It

was also proposed to clarify that a member of

the conference host committee will serve as an

at large WSTC board member. Finally, it was

proposed to change the name of the

organization’s "Recorder" to "Communications

Director" to better reflect that position’s duties.

The above amendments were moved by Fran

Troje, seconded, and approved by a unanimous

voice vote of those in attendance.

Amendment to the Articles of Incorporation

After completing the nonprofit incorporation

process with Washington State, Pete discovered

that the IRS requires the Articles of Incorporation

of a 501(c)(3) organization to specifically state that

the organization will be a nonprofit. Putting this

statement in the bylaws is not good enough.

Washington State’s corporation rules require that

such an amendment be approved at a membership

meeting by two thirds of the attendees. Pete

proposed an appropriate amendment to the Articles

of Incorporation. His proposal was moved,

seconded and approved by a unanimous voice vote.

Next Conference Location

In a recent survey of those on the trails conference

mailing list regarding, "where should the next

conference be held" the overwhelming response

was to seek out a smaller town. This will be taken

into consideration by the conference planning

committee.

Thank You

On behalf of the organization, Pete Beaupain

offered a sincere thank you to The Mountaineers

Publishing for providing the books which were

presented to various individuals for providing high

service to the organization. Recipients included

Pete Beaupain, Sarah Krueger, Rick Hood, Don

Crook, Darrell Jennings, Michael Linde, John

Keates, Anita Will, Annik Wolfe, and the

Recreation and Conservation Office staff members.

Financial Report

WSTC comptroller Don Crook reported the

organization’s December 2010 ending balance was

$15,016. The December 2011 ending balance was

$14,819, the difference being due to $214 for the

off-year planning meeting. It was noted the

organization’s only sources of revenue are

donations and conference registrations.

It was further noted the cost of the 2012

conference would be about: $26,000 and that net

revenues were $24,000. This would leave a project

December 2012 ending balance of about $15,700

CLOSING KEYNOTE ADDRESS

DAVE HAHN: A GOOD YEAR FOR

THE MOUNTAINS

Introduction by Sarah Krueger


On May 26, 2012 mountain guide Dave Hahn

reached the summit of Mt. Everest for the 14th

time – the most ever for a non-Sherpa. Among his

other accomplishments are 27 summits of Vinson

Massif, Antarctica’s highest peak, more than 250

summits of Mt. Rainier, and 20 summits of Mount

McKinley / Denali in Alaska, North America’s

highest peak.

On May 6, 2009 he received a Citizen's Award for

Bravery from the U.S. Department of the Interior,

for rescuing an injured climber on Mt. Rainier in

2002. In 1999, Dave, who specializes in guiding

on high, glaciated mountains, was a key member of

the team that discovered the remains of celebrated

Alpinist George Mallory who died at 27,000 feet

on Mount Everest's North Face in 1924.

Dave Hahn

Eddie Bauer First Ascent Athlete

Dave Hahn’s has spent 27 years as a professional

mountain guide and ski patroller. His work and its

whims have taken him from Antarctica to Asia,

Alaska, the Cascades and the Rockies. His

presentation focused on a typical 12 month period

in his life. The waning weeks of the summer of

2011 found him off to Tenaya Canyon in Yosemite

National Park which he successfully traversed with

his 78 year old father. The trek, complete with

rappels down waterfalls and into icy pools, has

claimed more than its share of lives through

the years.

This outing was immediately followed by one of

his regular trips to Antarctica as a part of his

Rainier Mountaineering Inc. guide job to help

clients climb Vincent Massif, 16,050 feet, the

highest point in Antarctica. He next guided clients

to the South Pole before heading back to Taos and


his ski patrol duties in the Sangre de Cristo

mountains of New Mexico.

Next on Hahn’s annual agenda was Asia and

another trip up Mt. Everest. Being a ski patroller

in New Mexico is great training for Everest

expeditions. These days the walk-in to base camp

typically takes 10 days, though in the old days it

took a month. Because of the many people

attempting to conquer Everest, on summit day,

they have been leaving earlier and earlier and now

it's to the point that some leave at 8 pm.

Next, Dave was off to Denali National Park in

Alaska in his regular attempt to guide clients to the

summit of the highest point in North America. By

the time summer rolled around, Dave had returned

to his guide service duties at Mt. Rainier National

Park and the highest peak in Washington State, Mt.

Rainier, the summit of which he's reached more

than 270 times. After completing his seasonal

guide service duties at Mt. Rainier, he solo hiked

the 97 mile Wonderland Trail in three days, much

of which turned out to be in a rain storm.


Q: What exercise tips do you have for a person

preparing for a big expedition?

A: Trekkers preparing for a big mountain or

similar expedition should make exercising in

adverse and uncomfortable outdoor conditions a

regular part of their routine.

Q: What do you recommend for people who lose

their appetite at high elevations?

A: Eating at high elevations and on long treks can

be a problem. To ensure a proper caloric intake,

trekkers should bring any food they really like,

whether it is Snickers Bars, M&Ms, or whatever.

2012 Conference Registrations (public email addresses included)

Last First Email Title Company Website

Aagaard Ellen [email protected] Member Central Cascades Winter

Recreation Council

Abbots Ryan [email protected]

om Senior Planner Parametrix www.parametrix.com

Abbott Sue [email protected] Community Planner National Park Service/RTCA www.nps.gov/rtca

Abbruzzese Carlo [email protected]

Natural Resource Specialist 3 WA St. Dept. of Natural Resources

Akers Jean jean.akers@cityofvanco

uver.us

Park Planning and Asset

Coordinator City of Vancouver http://cityofvancouver.us

Anderson Roger [email protected] Grounds Maint. Clark County

Anderson Roger/Karen

[email protected] Grounds Maint.

Anderson Julie [email protected] Executive Director Washington Water Trails

Association www.wwta.org

Anderson Lisa [email protected]

WA St. Dept. of Natural Resources

http://www.dnr.wa.gov

Bailey Jenny [email protected]

m Senior planner Parametrix www.parametrix.com

Barbarasch Bruce [email protected] Superintendent of Natural Resources

Tualatin Hills Park & Recreation District

www.thprd.org

Barker Myra [email protected]

v Outdoor Grants Manager

Recreation & Conservation

Office www.rco.wa.gov

Barker Nancy [email protected]

Elbe Public Use Manager WA Dept. of Natural Resources


Batura Darcy [email protected] Lead Entity Program

Coordinator

Yakima Basin Fish & Wildlife

Recovery Board http://ybfwrb.org/

Bauer Eric [email protected] Natural Resource Tech. 2 WA St. Dept. of Natural Resources


Bay Ernest [email protected]

Bean Mary [email protected] Recreation Program Manager Forest Service www.fs.fed.us

Beaupain Pete [email protected] President Washington State Trails

Coalition http://w-s-t-c.org

Bedlan Neal [email protected] Outdoor Recreation Planner NPS Lewis and Clark NHT http://www.nps.gov/lecl

Behm Karen [email protected]

http://www.parametrix.com/

http://www.wwta.org/

http://www.parametrix.com/

http://www.rco.wa.gov/



Bentley Judy jbentley@seattlecollege

s.edu Writer Self-employed http://www.judybentley.com

Berry III John

Ernest Board member

Washington State Trails

Coalition http://w-s-t-c.org

Bores Davilla Maria Maria.Bores@hillsboro-

oregon.gov Project Specialist Hillsboro Parks and Recreation

Bowden Bryan [email protected]

Community Planner National Park Service/RTCA www.nps.gov/rtca

Brown Jan espressobrown@gmail.

com PR & Communications Yachats Trails Committee

Brown Aaron [email protected]

SCA/AmeriCorps Fellow National Park Service/Intertwine Alliance

http://theintertwine.org/

Brown Keith keithb@nwyouthcorps.

org Deputy Director Northwest Youth Corps

https://www.nwyouthcorps.org

/

Brown Gary [email protected] Resource Coordinator King County Parks http://kingcountyparks

Bullock Kate [email protected] Traveling Trainer Leave No Trace Center for Outdoor Ethis

www.lnt.org

Carlson Ryan [email protected]

Mayer/Reed http://www.mayerreed.com

Catron Ric [email protected]

s Parks Project Coordinator Kitsap County Parks http://kitsapgov.com/parks

Cermak Greg [email protected]

Chang Joy [email protected]

ton.or.us Assoicate Planner Washington Count, LUT

http://www.co.washington.or.u

s/

Chapman Kathy [email protected]

WA State Dept. of Health

Chapman Scott [email protected]

PRISM Database Manager Recreation & Conservation Office

Chapman Gary [email protected] President Corvallis-to-the-Sea (C2C)

Trail Partnership http://www.c2ctrail.org

Clements Don [email protected]

Superintendent Chehalem Park and Rec. District

Coburn Alan [email protected]

om President & CEO Green Trails Maps

Coburn Clinton [email protected]

Public Relations Specialist Green Trails Maps

Cogan Bob [email protected] Retired

Cole Bryan [email protected]

om Vice President, Design MacKay Sposito http://mackaysposito.com

Cole Adam [email protected] Outdoor Grants Manager Recreation & Conservation Office

http://www.rco.wa.gov

Coyner Ashleigh ashleigh@bleuoiseauph

otography.com Board Member

Klickitat Trail Conservancy

(KTC) http://www.klickitat-trail.org/

Cronquist Nick [email protected]

Pacific Cascade Region Volunteer Coordinator

WA St. Dept. of Natural Resources

Crook Donald [email protected] Comptroller Washington State Trails

Coalition

Crowder Crystal [email protected]

President Piston's Wild Motorsports http://www.pistonswild.com

Crowell Scott [email protected]

s Utility Worker II Hillsboro Parks & Recreation http://www.ci.hillsboro.or.us

Daubert Karen [email protected] Executive Director Washington Trails Association wta.org

Davenport Birdie Roberta.Davenport@dn

r.wa.gov Natural Resource Specialist 3

WA St. Dept. of Natural

Resources http://www.dnr.wa.gov

Day Sandra [email protected]

d.waus Council member City of Ridgefield

Deely Kat [email protected] NW Program Coordinator Student Conservation

Association http://thesca.org

Dooley Krista [email protected] Youth Program Manager Washington Trails Association wta.org

Drath Eileen [email protected]

Fearn Mickey [email protected]

v Deputy Director National Park Service

Fields Nikki [email protected]

ov

Trails Coordinator - Design &

Land Use Planner

Washington State Parks and

Recreation Commission http://www.parks.wa.gov/

Fry Kathy [email protected] Environmental Graphic

Designer Mayer/Reed http://www.mayerreed.com

Gage Sarah [email protected] Salmon Recovery Metrics

Project Manager


Office

Gatchel Dixie [email protected] Chair AT & Grants Committees Foothills Rails-to-Trails

Coalition http://piercecountyparks.org



Glover Glenn [email protected]

g Executive Director

Evergreen Mountain Bike

Alliance

Goorjian Lisa lisa.goorjian@hillsboro-

oregon.gov Development Manager

Hillsboro Parks and Recreation

Dept

Grant Sharon sharon@friendsofbadge

r.org Friends of Badger Mountain

Grant Buzz

none

Guzzo Jonathan [email protected] Advocacy Director Washington Trails Association wta.org

Hanson Debbi debbi.hanson@cityofbg.

org Parks & Recreation Director City of Battle Ground http://cityofbg.org

Haught Lunell [email protected] President Inland Northwest Trails

Coalition

Haws Dan [email protected] Outdoor Grants Manager Recreation & Conservation

Office

Hedt Dave dhedt@spokanecounty.

org Trade Supervisor

Spokane County Parks,

Recreation & Golf Department

Heiden Ron [email protected] Landscape Architect Mayer/Reed http://www.mayerreed.com

Henderson Nancy [email protected]

Hinderman Scott [email protected] Park Ranger Tualatin Hills Park & Rec

District www.thprd.org

Hoch Donald [email protected]

Director WA State Parks & Recreation Comm

www.parks.wa.gov

Hood Rick [email protected] Board Member Washington State Trails

Coalition

Horton Jack [email protected]

President Woodland Trail Greenway Assn

http://woodlandtrail.org

Howard Tracy [email protected] Traveling Trainer Leave No Trace Center for

Outdoor Ethics www.lnt.org

Hurd Alice [email protected]

Jackson Ted [email protected] Community Volunteer Sky Valley Chamber http://ci.sultan.wa.us

Jacobs Karl debbi.hanson@cityofbg.

org

Outdoor Grants Manager Recreation & Conservation

Office

James Chad [email protected]

Recreation Forester WA State DNR

Jennings Darrell [email protected]

a.gov Outdoor Grants Manager


Office

Jensen Susan [email protected]

Jimenez Jacobo jacobo.jimenez@seattle.

gov

Installation Maintenance

Worker

City of Seattle Parks

Department http://seattle.gov

Johnson Pat [email protected] Mayor City of Buckley

Kanooth Jeremy jeremy.kanooth@cityof

vancouver.us Resource Program Coordinator City of Vancouver

Kastama Diane [email protected]

Kastama Bob [email protected]

Keates John [email protected] Parks and Facilities Director Mason County

Kimmick Jessica Jessica.Kimmick@dnr.

wa.gov Recreation Manager

WA St. Dept. of Natural

Resources

King Randy [email protected] Superintendent Mount Rainier National Park www.nps.gov/mora

Kittel Joanne [email protected] Leader Trail Development Comm. & Amanda Trl.

Yachats Trails Committee

Klump Ted [email protected] Office Manager Chinook Trail Association chinooktrails.org

Knechtel Jon [email protected] Director of Trails Pacific Northwest Trail

Association http://www.pnt.org

Kravit-Smith Kathy [email protected]

Director Pierce County Parks http://piercecountywa.org/parks

Krueger Sarah [email protected]

m President - Elect

Washington State Trails

Coalition

Lantz Patricia [email protected]

Commissioner WA State Parks & Recreation Comm

www.wa.parks.gov

Laxague Anna [email protected]

m

Pacific Northwest Region

Director

International Mountain

Bicycling Association http://www.IMBA.com

Leavett Dana [email protected]

Ledford Heather [email protected]

m

HEAL Coordination -

AmeriCorps

Pathways 2020 / Cowlitz On

The Move http://pathways2020.org

http://www.parks.wa.gov/


http://ci.sultan.wa.us/




http://www.wa.parks.gov/



Linde Michael [email protected]

v Leader, Partnership Programs National Park Service www.nps.gov/rtca

Linroth Emily [email protected] Communcations Specialist National Park Service www.nps.gov/rtca

Lithgow Michael [email protected]

Community Development Director

Pend Oreille County http://pendoreilleco.org

Llewellyn Karen karen.llewellyn@clark.

wa.gov Volunteer Program Coordinator Clark County Public Works http://www.parkhero.org

Lofflin Diana [email protected]

Recreation Program Communications Mgr.

Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)


Long Mitchell publicworks@inlandnet

.com Project Specialist City of Roslyn http://www.ci.roslyn.wa.us

Lovelady Greg [email protected] Board Member Washington State Trails Coalition

http://w-s-t-c.org

Macek Ian [email protected] State Bicycle & Pedestrian

Coordinator WSDOT

Mauren Mark [email protected]

Washington State Dept. of Natural Resources (DNR)


Mayer Peter [email protected]

m

Deputy Director/Chief

Operating Officer Snohomish Health District http://snohd.org

McCluskey Mary [email protected]

Parks and Recreation Director City of Poulsbo

McDonald Mary Mary.McDonald@dnr.

wa.gov

State Lands-Asset Assistant

Region Mgr. Poulsbo Parks and Recreation

McGrath Matt [email protected]

PNW National Sceninc Trails Coordinator

US Forest Service

McLaughlin Wayne wayne.mclaughlin@par

ks.wa.gov Program Specialist

www.wa.parks.gov

McMaster Jim [email protected]

Park Supervisor

Michel Mack

Key Peninsula Parks www.keypenparks.org

Miller Daniel [email protected] Community Planner National Park Service www.nps.gov/rtca

Moore Jane [email protected]

om Executive Director Forever Green Council

http://www.forevergreencounci

l.org

Moxham Laura [email protected].

gov


Office www.rco.wa.gov

Murray Ted [email protected].

wa.us Recreation Coordinator Okanogan County

Murray L [email protected]

Myrick Charles R. [email protected]

Ojerio Ryan [email protected] SW Regional Coordinator Washington Trails Association wta.org

Parker Jeff [email protected]

g Executive Director Northwest Youth Corps

http://www.northwestyouthcor

ps.org

Patton Jim [email protected]

ov

Washington State Dept. of

Natural Resources (DNR) http://www.dnr.wa.gov

Paull Gary [email protected] Trails and Wilderness

Coordinator

Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie

National Forest

Peterson Bryan bryanpeterson75@hotm

ail.com Board Member

Washington Off Highway

Vehicle Alliance (WOHVA) http://www.wohva.org/

Peterson Kirk kpeterso@shorelinewa.

gov Park Superintendent City of Shoreline

Preble Chuck [email protected] Vice President Peninsula Trails Coalition http://OlympicDiscoveryTrail.

com

Punteney Kelly KellyPunteney@comca

st.net

Putman Jim [email protected] Washington State Director PNW4WDA http://pnw4wda.org

Raad Maureen mraad@vigil-

agrimis.com Project Manager Vigil-Agrimis, Inc. http://www.vigil-agrimis.com/

Ramsay Heather [email protected]

Program Officer National Park Service/LWCF http://www.nps.gov/lwcf

Rapp James [email protected] Senior Planner Parametrix http://www.parametrix.com

Rasmussen Andrew andrew_rasmussen@np

s.gov Facility Manager National Park Service

Rasmussen Randy [email protected]

Advisor for Wilderness & Recreation

Back Country Horsemen of America

http://www.backcountryhorse.com

Raymaker Lori [email protected].

wa.us Park Stewardship Coordinator

Kitsap County Parks and

Recreation

Reeves Jordan [email protected]

South Puget Sound Region Volunteer Coordinator

WA Dept. of Natural Resources


http://w-s-t-c.org/


http://www.wa.parks.gov/

http://www.keypenparks.org/



http://www.rco.wa.gov/




Reid Gayle [email protected] Sr. Office Asst. Cowlitz County Health

Department

http://www.co.cowlitz.wa.us/h

ealth

Riggs Michael [email protected]

m Co-Chair

Tails Planning Team-Moses

Lake

http://www.cityofml.com/calen

dar.aspx

Romano Lisa [email protected] Ranger Mt. St. Helens Nat'l Volcanic

Monument USFS

Rose Robin [email protected] Recreation Program Manager Gifford Pinchot National Forest

Rosebrough Susan Susan_Rosebrough@np

s.gov Community Planner National Park Service/RTCA www.nps.gov/rtca

Salisbury Chukundi [email protected]

Plng & Dev Spec I City of Seattle Parks Department

http://seattle.gov

Schmitt Rodger [email protected] Commission Vice Chair WA State Parks & Recreation

Comm

Schroder Jennifer [email protected]

Parks & Community Services Director

City of Kirkland http://kirklandwa.gov

Schroeder Kelly Ann

Secor Don dsecor@spokanecounty.

org Parks Superintendent

Spokane County Parks,

Recreation & Golf Department

Selby John [email protected]

Foothills Trail Coalition http://www.piercecountytrails.org/

Severson William [email protected]

m Chair

San Juan Island Trails

Committee

Sherrill Peter [email protected]

Board Secretary Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance

Simendinger Theresa cowgirltns@rockisland.

com

Sladek Henry [email protected] Owner/Manager Cascadia Inn Skykomish http://www.historiccascadia.com

Smith Larry larry.smith@cityofvanc

ouver.us Councilmember City of Vancouver

Snider Clayton [email protected] Specialist/Natural Resources Bellingham Parks & Recreation Department

http://cob.org

Snyder Terry terry.snyder@cityofvan

couver.us Landscape Architect City of Vancouver http://cityofvancouver.us

Stamp Neil [email protected]

Board Member WOHVA

Starlund Steven [email protected] Executive Director Pacific Northwest Trail

Association http://www.pnt.org

Steriti Sharon [email protected] Trail Crew Forman USFS

Stone Alexandra [email protected] Community Planner National Park Service/RTCA www.nps.gov/rtca

Strattan Shaelyn sstrattan@thewordwork

er.biz Owner/Senior Writer The Wordworker http://www.thewordworker.biz

Svendsgaard Laura [email protected] Chair Yachats Trails Committee

Taller Joe [email protected] Commission Chair WA State Parks & Recreation Comm

Thirtyacre Sarah [email protected]

.gov Outdoor Grants Manager


Office

Thomas Kirk [email protected]

WA Dept. of Natural Resources


Thomsen Sally [email protected] Recreation Director San Juan Island Park and

Recreation http://www.islandrec.org

Tkach Renee [email protected] Project Manager Friends of the Columbia Gorge gorgefriends.org

Tollefson Kate [email protected]

Independent Consultant

Troje Fran [email protected] Board Member Pacific Northwest Trails

Assoc. (PNTA)

Tubberville Monica [email protected]

Parks Planner City of Vancouver

Tuftee Arthur [email protected]

http://toolsofthetrail.com

Van Beek Tim [email protected] Project Coordinator Washington Trails Association wta.org

VanderBilt Monty monty.vanderbilt@gmai

l.com Hiker

http://midforkrocks.com

Vogt Cecilia [email protected]

et

Waite Reed [email protected]

Citizen Paddler Hiker Skier

Wakefield Luke [email protected]

Conservation Corps Coordinator Mount St. Helens Institute http://www.mshinstitute.org



Wang Muning [email protected] PhD Candidate

School of Environmental and

Forest Science, University of Washington

http://www.sefs.washington.ed

u/

Ward Laurie [email protected] Executive Director Washington's National Park

Fund http://www.wnpf.org

Wells Ryan [email protected]

WA Land Matters Chair Pacific Northwest 4 Wheel Drive Association

http://www.pnw4wda.org

Weston Ryan [email protected]

m Landscape Architect Berger ABAM www.abam.com

Whaley Lucinda [email protected]

Commissioner/ Secretary WA State Parks and Recreation Comm

Whittaker Bob

Whittaker [email protected] Tour Manager New Look LLC

Wigle Luke [email protected] WCC Crew Supervisor Washington State Department of Ecology

Willott Don

North Kitsap Trails

Association www.northkitsaptrails.org

Wittenberg Nancy [email protected] Volunteer Foothills Rails-to-Trails Coalition

ecy.wa.gov/wcc

Wolfe Annik [email protected]

http://www.piececountytrails.o

rg

Wolff Phil [email protected]

Natural Resource Specialist 2 WA St. Dept. of Natural Resources

Woods Bob [email protected] Regional Rep Pacific Crest Trail Association www.pcta.org

Woolery Ken [email protected] Board Member Foothills Rails-To-Trails

Coalition http://www.pcta.org

Zeretzke David [email protected] retired San Juan Island Park & Rec Dist

Ziolkowski Jim [email protected]

v Mount Rainier National Park http://www.islandrec.org

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