The Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission is beginning a process to develop policies relating to the use of motorized vehicles on State Parks long-distance trails. The agency has received requests from adjacent landowners for crossings and linear use of the trail for agricultural and other intermittent uses.
State Parks is currently seeking input from the public on issues the agency should consider when evaluating such requests. For example:
• When and where is motorized use of the trail surface reasonable and appropriate?
o Should it vary depending on recreational use patterns?
o What level of motorized use is compatible with recreational trail use?
• When motorized use is allowed, what limitations should be enforced?
o What is a safe maximum speed for motorized vehicles?
o How should drivers behave when encountering recreational trail users?
o Should there be limits on seasons, days, times, or frequency of use?
• What kind of monitoring is needed to ensure state property and facilities are protected?
• What fees are appropriate?
o How much should a permit cost?
o How should trail damage be addressed?
Please visit the project webpage and click on “Provide Comments†to provide input on these issues or others. Comments received before September 15 will be considered in the agency’s draft policy. You will receive a follow-up email when that draft is available for review.
Thank you for helping to improve Washington’s state parks.
State Parks is currently seeking input from the public on issues the agency should consider when evaluating such requests. For example:
• When and where is motorized use of the trail surface reasonable and appropriate?
o Should it vary depending on recreational use patterns?
o What level of motorized use is compatible with recreational trail use?
• When motorized use is allowed, what limitations should be enforced?
o What is a safe maximum speed for motorized vehicles?
o How should drivers behave when encountering recreational trail users?
o Should there be limits on seasons, days, times, or frequency of use?
• What kind of monitoring is needed to ensure state property and facilities are protected?
• What fees are appropriate?
o How much should a permit cost?
o How should trail damage be addressed?
Please visit the project webpage and click on “Provide Comments†to provide input on these issues or others. Comments received before September 15 will be considered in the agency’s draft policy. You will receive a follow-up email when that draft is available for review.
Thank you for helping to improve Washington’s state parks.
