571—67.6(456A,461A) Guidelines for trail location.

1. 1. On any slope where erosion will occur unless measures are taken to permanently control erosion. The measures may include but not be limited to water bars, steps, vegetative or crushed stone surfacing and terraces;
2. 2. Through rare or sensitive plant communities, except for trails intended for interpretive purposes and designed for foot traffic only;
3. 3. In locations where wildlife management practices are being carried out that would be negatively affected by trail activity;
4. 4. To pass over archaeological sites or adversely affect known archaeological sites eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or known sites not yet evaluated;
5. 5. Where past trail use has resulted in erosion or other environmental damage that would be exacerbated by continued trail use;
6. 6. So as to allow travel through a river, stream or wetland or waterway except at designated crossings.

No new trail shall be designated or constructed:

[ARC 9234C, IAB 5/14/25, effective 6/18/25]