Management - Planning, design, & development (Facilities, signage, & visitor information)

(1988). McLean Creek snowmobiling and off highway vehicle trail system. Edmonton, Alberta Recreation and Parks.

(2000). ATV trail work on the Allegheny national forest, Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural resources.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 767 KB)

Albrecht, J. (1992). Trail planning, construction and maintenance: A bibliography supplement. University of Minnesota. Miscellaneous Publication 76 - 1972 Minnesota Agricultural Station: 30pp.
--Abstract only--

Barnes, F. A. (1988). Off-road vehicle trails. Moab, UT, Canyon Country Publications. An illustrated guide to the backcountry roads and off-road vehicle trails in one area of southeastern Utah's canyon country. Moab, Utah, Canyon Country Publications.

Baron, M. E. (1980). Proposed off-road vehicle designations for the Yuma District: Environmental assessment record.

Bruns, D., & Hopkins, B. Essential considerations for adopting a benefits approach to transportation planning (Awareness paper).
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 2.70 MB)

Bruns, D. (2001). The net benefits approach: To planning & managing recreation use. Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State Office.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 1.80 MB)

Buckland, K. M. (1989). A movement planning heuristic package for quadruped ambulation over rough terrain. Vancouver, B.C. University of British Columbia.

Canadian Environmental Law Association (1974). Motorized snow vehicles and all-terrain vehicles: planning for their use on public lands.

Cattle Guards for Off-Highway Vehicle Trails. Forest Service. Technology & Development Program. United States Department of Agriculture, Agriculture Department - Forest Service.

Clift, D., & Graham, T. (1983). Recreation trail maintenance. Olympia, WA: Department of Natural Resources.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 9.24 MB)

College of Forestry, Oregon State University. (1988). Forest Lands of Northwest: Selecting Among Alternative Uses.

Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. (1992). 1992 Colorado off-highway vehicle identified routes. Denver, CO, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.

Colorado Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation. (1993). 1993 Colorado off-highway vehicle trails & riding areas. Littleton, CO, Division of Parks and Outdoor Recreation.

Conley, J., Vogel, J. & Chilman, K. (1991).Open area management and monitoring programs. agrisearch '91. College of Agriculture, Southern Illinois University at Carbondale: pp 10-14.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 1.35 MB)

Crimmins, T. Multi-use trail program planning & development. Hayden Lake, ID.
This is a handout for students in a trail design and planning course. Covers the most basic factors that must be understood to develop a managed trail system.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 300 KB)

Crimmins, T. An introducation to NEPA. Hayden Lake, ID.
A training workbook. Gives thumbnail sketches of each part of an environmental analysis, and for each step in the Forest Service planning process. Includes a flowchart for deciding what level of NEPA is needed for a given project.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 502 KB)

Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management. (1997). Castle Peak travel management plan and environmental assessment. Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management, Glenwood Springs: 7pp.
--Abstract only--

English, J. W. (1994). A review of potential legal liability and risk management relating to the operation of trails for off-highway vehicle recreation. Motorcycle industry Council.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 5.86 MB)

Fogg, G. E., & National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council. (2002). Park guidelines for off-highway vehicles: A resource guide to assist in the planning, development, enhancement, and operation of OHV recreation facilities. Sheboygan, WI: National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council.

Garland, G. G. Techniques for assessing erosion risk from mountain footpaths. Environmental Management, 14(6): 793-798.
--Abstract only--

Genereux, J. & Genereux, M. (1997). Proposed iron range OHV recreation area at Gilbert, Minnesota: Social and economic planning studies. Trails and waterways division, Minnesota Department of Natural Resources.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 4.66 MB)

Gusey, D. L. (1991). Trail hardening test. Project ORV-86-3P Final Report. State of Washington Interagency Committee for Outdoor Recreation. USDA Forest Service.
--Full document-- (pdf file, 12.5 MB)

Kemp, J. (1997). Louisiana state recreational trails. Chipola.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 2.17 MB)

Lacey, R. M., Balbach, H. E., Baran, R. S., Graff, R. G., & Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. (1980). Evaluation of areas for off-road recreational motorcycle use. Champaign, IL. Springfield, Va., Construction Engineering Research Laboratory:
National Technical Information Service distributor.

Lacey, R. M., Severinghaus, W. D., & Construction Engineering Research Laboratory. (1981). Evaluation of lands for off-road recreational four-wheel drive vehicle use. Champaign, IL.Springfield, Va., Construction Engineering Research Laboratory U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: National Technical Information Center distributor.

Lockwood, C. (1994). Trails 2000: A trail construction and maintenance guide. U.S.D.A. Forest Service.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 2.74 MB)

McEwen, D. N. (1978). Turkey Bay Off-Road Vehicle Area at Land Between the Lakes: An example of New Opportunities for Managers and Riders. (Research Report No. 1.). South Illinois University at Carbondale Department of Recreation.
--Abstract only--

McMaster University Organic and Associated Terrain Research Unit, & Canada Defense Research Board Directorate of Weapons and Engineering Research. (1968). Off-road vehicle mobility research - 1965: final report (revised 30 December, 1966). Ottawa, Defense Research Board.

McQueen, B., Mcqueen, J., & Netlibrary Inc. (1999). Intelligent transportation systems architectures. Boston, Artech House.

Merriam, L. C. (1983). Land use for timber and recreation: A case study in Victoria, Australia. Journal of-the Minnesota Academy of Science., 49(3), l9-21.
--Abstract only--

Meyer, K. G. Installation guide: Slab-plank Boardwalk utilizing Beetle-killed Spruce as a trail hardening material for off-highway vehicle trails on the lower Kenai Penisnsula, Alaska. Anchorage, Alaska: National Park Service, Rivers and Trails Program.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 1.46 MB)

Meyer, K. G. (2001). An introduction to the management of degraded ATV trails on wet, unstable & permafrost environments in South-central & interior Alaska (working draft). National park service Alaska support office, Rivers, trails and conservative assistance program.
--Abstract only-

Meyer, K. G. (2002). Installation guide for porous pavement panels as a trail hardening material for off-highway vehicle trails. Alaska: National Park Service, Alaska Support Office.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 3.70 MB)

Meyer, K. G., Technology & Development Program (U.S.), United States. Federal Highway Administration., & United States. National Park Service. (2002). Managing degraded off-highway vehicle trails in wet, unstable, and sensitive environments. Missoula, MT, USDA Forest Service Technology and Development Program.

Miller, M. P. (1973). Motorcycle park planning and management. Washington, D.C., Motorcycle Industry Council.
--Full document-- (pdf file, 5.43 MB)

Mixing traffic types on forest development roads. (1995). (Draft).
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 579 KB)

Monlux, S., & Vachowski, B. (1995). Geosynthetics for trails in wet areas (0E02A40 & 9523-2839-MTDC). Missoula, MT: USDA Forest Service Technology & Development Program.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 5.67 MB)

Montana Wildlife Federation. (1998). Off-road motorized vehicles. Montana Wildlife Federation.
--Abstract only--

Montgomery, J.M. & Reckord. Langus riverfront park off road vehicle feasibility study. Report prepared for Everett, City of Everett, Parks and Recreation.--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 11.7 MB)

New Hampshire Bureau of Off Highway Vehicles. (1990). New Hampshire ATV-trail bike areas. Concord, N.H., Bureau of Off Highway Vehicles.

Off-highway vehicles trail and road grading equipment. (1998). Technology & Development Program.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 13.1 MB)

Peine, J. D., & University of Arizona (1972). Land management for recreational use of off-road vehicles. Arizona, University of Arizona.

Pewitt, D. (1996). Trail facilities & structures (Slide presentation). Phoenix, AZ: OHV management workshop.
--Abstract only--
--Full document -- (pdf file, 7.13 MB)

Recreation publications. (2001). San Dimas: San Dimas Technology and Development Center.
--Full document-- (pdf file, 171 KB)

Recommendations for managing off-highway vehicles. (1997). (Draft). Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Northeast region OHV team.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 2.81 MB)

Sachet, G. A. (1990). Integrated trail planning guidelines for wildlife recreation, and fish resources on Mount Hood National Forest. Professional Development for Outdoor Recreation Management Program, Clemson University.
--Abstract only--

Schwecke, D. A. (1996). A strategy to manage use of all-terrain-vehicles in the Little Belt Mountains. Stanford, MT: Lewis and Clark National Forest.
--Full document-- (pdf file, 6.00 MB)

Schwinck, K. W. (1985). Analysis of literature and public input leading to the development of management direction for Rock Creek off-road motorcycle area. Georgetown, CA: U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Pacific southwest region.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 1.57 MB)

Shoop, S. A., Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (U.S.), & United States Army. Corps of Engineers. (1993). Terrain characterization for trafficability. Prepared for Office of the Chief of Engineers. Hanover, NH: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Cold Regions Research & Engineering Laboratory.

Sims, S. Design and management of OHV areas (Powerpoint presentation handout). NOHVCC.
--Full document-- (pdf file, 578 KB)

Trails and Wildlife Task Force, Colorado State Parks, & Hellmund Associates. (1998). Planning trails with wildlife in mind: A handbook for trail planners. Denver, CO: Colorado State Parks.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 10.2 MB)

Track designers and builders. (2003). (Contact Information).
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 129 KB)

Travel management signs for public lands in Colorado.
Drawings and a description of the applications for four signs adopted as standard for Colorado-wide use.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 818 KB)

Vachowski, B. (1998). Cattle guards for off-highway vehicles trails. Missoula, Montana: USDA Forest Service, Technology & Development Program.
--Full document-- (pdf file, 8.42 MB)

Vachowski, B. (1998). Signposts for snow trails. Missoula, MT: U.S.D.A. Forest Service, Technology and Development Program.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 10.4 MB)

Vachowski, B., Maier, N., Technology & Development Program (U.S.), & United States Federal Highway Administration. (1998). Off-highway vehicle trail and road grading equipment. Missoula, MT, U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service Technology & Development Program.

Ward, P. (1994). Tools of the trail. American Hiking Society.
--Abstract only--

Wernex. (2002). Off-Highway motorcycle & ATV Trails guidelines for design, construction, maintenance and user satisfaction. Retrieved December 19, 2003 from www.AMADirectLink.com

Wernex, J. (1984). A guide to off-road motorcycle trail design and construction. Westerville, OH, American Motorcyclist Association.
--Abstract only--
--Full document-- (pdf file, 11.6 MB)

Need information fast?

Fast Search