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[Utah Code Table of Contents]
[TITLE 63. Table of Contents]
[CHAPTER 11a. Table of Contents]
63-11a-101 Definitions.
As used in this chapter:
(1) "Council" means the Recreational Trails Advisory Council.
(2) "Division" means the Division of Parks and Recreation.
(3) "Recreational trail" or "trail" means a multi-use
path used for muscle-powered activities, including bicycling,
cross-country skiing, walking, jogging, horseback riding,
and other compatible uses.
1991
63-11a-102 Division to plan and develop recreational trails in cooperation with public and private entities - Priorities.
(1) The division shall plan and develop a recreational trail system throughout the state which provides for outdoor recreation needs and facilitates access to, travel within, and enjoyment and admiration of the outdoors.
(2) To assure that an integrated trails network is achieved, the division shall coordinate the planning and development of trails with federal land management agencies, local governments, private landowners, and other state agencies.
(3) The division shall give priority to establishing trails which:
(a) cross public lands;
(b) are in proximity or accessible to urban areas;
(c) implement rail-to-trail conversions pursuant to the National Trails System Act, 16 U.S.C. Sec. 1241 et seq.;
(d) provide linkage to existing trails; and
(e) provide linkage or access to natural, scenic, historic, or recreational areas of statewide significance.
(4) Trails shall be selected to minimize adverse impacts
to wildlife and the natural environment.
1991
63-11a-103 Recreational trail categories.
The following recreational trail categories may be established as part of the state trails system:
(1) cross-state trails which connect scenic, natural, historic, geologic, geographic, or other significant features;
(2) water-oriented trails providing a path to or along lakes, streams, or reservoirs;
(3) scenic-access trails which give access to recreation, scenic, natural, historic, or cultural areas;
(4) urban trails which connect parks, scenic and natural areas, historical sites, and neighboring communities; and
(5) interpretive trails which identify historic routes
and significant natural features.
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