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Flagstaff Trails Initiative Trail Survey

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What is your gender?

Response Percent Response Count
Female 34.1% 84
Male 65.9% 162

What is your age?

Average
46.96
Total
11504.00
Count
245
Skipped
1

What is your home ZIP code?

Answered
246
Skipped
0

On average, how often do you use trails in the Flagstaff area?

Response Percent Response Count
5 or more times per week 30.1% 74
2 to 5 times per week 41.1% 101
1 to 2 times per week 13.4% 33
A few times per month 6.5% 16
A few times per year 8.1% 20
Never, I don't use trails 0.8% 2

For what activities do you use trails? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Walking (short leisurely walks, starting from your house) 71.5% 176
Day hiking (longer hikes) 72.4% 178
Overnight backpacking 15.9% 39
Running/jogging 43.9% 108
Wildlife watching 26.0% 64
Mountain biking 67.1% 165
Snow shoeing 23.6% 58
Cross country skiing 28.5% 70
Horseback riding 2.0% 5
Motorized - motorcycles 7.3% 18
Motorized - quads 0.4% 1
Other 9.3% 23

What trails do you use most commonly? List up to three.

Answered
230
Skipped
16

How do you typically access trails? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Personal motorized vehicle 50.6% 124
Bicycle 63.7% 156
Foot 66.1% 162
Bus/transit 1.6% 4
Horse 1.2% 3
Other 2.4% 6

When do you use the trails? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Weekdays 92.3% 227
Weekends 94.7% 233

What time of day do you generally use the trails? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Mornings 83.6% 204
Afternoons 77.0% 188
Evenings 43.4% 106
Nighttime 12.3% 30

What time of year do you generally use the trails? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Spring 91.1% 224
Summer 99.2% 244
Fall 94.7% 233
Winter 61.0% 150

Are there barriers to your trail use? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Trails are not convenient to access 9.5% 23
Lack of trail information 13.6% 33
Trails are too difficult 4.1% 10
Desired trail experience is not available 10.7% 26
None, there are no barriers 53.9% 131
Other 28.4% 69

Where do you typically get information about trails? (check all that you use)

Response Percent Response Count
Agency website (Coconino National Forest, Coconino County, City of Flagstaff) 43.6% 106
Guidebook/paper maps 48.6% 118
Word of mouth 70.4% 171
Other websites (Trail Forks, All Trails, Mountain Bike Project, etc) 55.1% 134
Online maps (Google Maps, Open Street Map) 31.3% 76
Other 14.0% 34

How would you rate the overall quality and accuracy of trail information in Flagstaff?

Response Percent Response Count
High 50.8% 122
Medium 42.9% 103
Low 6.3% 15

Would you use a Flagstaff trail system website to obtain trail information?

Response Percent Response Count
Yes 90.0% 217
No 10.0% 24

What information would you find useful on a trails website? (check all that apply)

Response Percent Response Count
Maps 93.8% 226
Detailed descriptions of trails 75.1% 181
Elevation profiles 81.7% 197
Points of interest 53.5% 129
Directions to trailheads 70.5% 170
Difficulty ratings 68.0% 164
Photographs 51.5% 124
Other 15.4% 37

What do you value about trails?

Response Percent Response Count
Recreation/having fun 95.7% 225
Mental health 88.9% 209
Solitude, peace and quiet 83.8% 197
Exercise, physical health 97.9% 230
Family activities 41.7% 98
Dog friendly 46.0% 108
Transportation 28.9% 68
Access to nature 86.8% 204
Adventure 65.5% 154
Economic benefits 15.3% 36
Challenges 42.6% 100
Other 4.7% 11

What features are important to you in a hiking trail?

Views and scenery along the way
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 63.4% 151
Moderately important 32.8% 78
Less important 1.7% 4
Wildlife
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 23.1% 55
Moderately important 46.2% 110
Less important 24.4% 58
Not important 1.7% 4
Reaching a destination
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 14.7% 35
Moderately important 42.9% 102
Less important 29.0% 69
Not important 7.1% 17
Solitude
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 38.7% 92
Moderately important 44.5% 106
Less important 9.7% 23
Not important 1.3% 3
Loops/options
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 44.5% 106
Moderately important 37.4% 89
Less important 11.3% 27
Not important 1.7% 4
Physical challenge
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 26.1% 62
Moderately important 49.6% 118
Less important 18.5% 44
Not important 1.3% 3
Length
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 23.5% 56
Moderately important 50.8% 121
Less important 17.2% 41
Not important 1.7% 4
Easy access from my house to the trail
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 35.3% 84
Moderately important 35.3% 84
Less important 17.6% 42
Not important 6.3% 15
Low conflict with other uses
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 40.3% 96
Moderately important 36.1% 86
Less important 16.4% 39
Not important 3.4% 8
Parking at the trailhead
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 21.4% 51
Moderately important 40.8% 97
Less important 22.7% 54
Not important 7.6% 18
Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water)
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 7.6% 18
Moderately important 18.1% 43
Less important 42.0% 100
Not important 26.1% 62
Trail flow/design
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 30.3% 72
Moderately important 38.2% 91
Less important 23.1% 55
Not important 2.9% 7

What features are important to you in a running trail?

Views and scenery along the way
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 33.3% 45
Moderately important 44.4% 60
Less important 16.3% 22
Not important 4.4% 6
Wildlife
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 14.8% 20
Moderately important 28.1% 38
Less important 41.5% 56
Not important 11.9% 16
Reaching a destination
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 11.9% 16
Moderately important 32.6% 44
Less important 39.3% 53
Not important 13.3% 18
Solitude
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 37.8% 51
Moderately important 34.8% 47
Less important 18.5% 25
Not important 6.7% 9
Loops/options
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 51.9% 70
Moderately important 34.8% 47
Less important 6.7% 9
Not important 3.7% 5
Physical challenge
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 41.5% 56
Moderately important 36.3% 49
Less important 16.3% 22
Not important 3.0% 4
Length
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 44.4% 60
Moderately important 40.7% 55
Less important 9.6% 13
Not important 3.0% 4
Easy access from my house to the trail
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 45.9% 62
Moderately important 29.6% 40
Less important 16.3% 22
Not important 5.2% 7
Low conflict with other uses
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 33.3% 45
Moderately important 39.3% 53
Less important 16.3% 22
Not important 8.1% 11
Parking at the trailhead
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 13.3% 18
Moderately important 37.0% 50
Less important 28.1% 38
Not important 18.5% 25
Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water)
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 8.1% 11
Moderately important 18.5% 25
Less important 40.7% 55
Not important 29.6% 40
Trail flow/design
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 30.4% 41
Moderately important 44.4% 60
Less important 18.5% 25
Not important 3.7% 5

What features are important to you in a mountain biking trail?

Views and scenery along the way
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 33.5% 60
Moderately important 44.7% 80
Less important 15.1% 27
Not important 2.8% 5
Wildlife
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 11.7% 21
Moderately important 26.8% 48
Less important 41.3% 74
Not important 16.2% 29
Reaching a destination
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 13.4% 24
Moderately important 35.2% 63
Less important 35.2% 63
Not important 11.7% 21
Solitude
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 26.8% 48
Moderately important 44.1% 79
Less important 20.1% 36
Not important 5.0% 9
Loops/options
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 60.3% 108
Moderately important 30.7% 55
Less important 4.5% 8
Not important 2.8% 5
Physical challenge
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 51.4% 92
Moderately important 35.2% 63
Less important 7.8% 14
Not important 2.8% 5
Length
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 46.9% 84
Moderately important 37.4% 67
Less important 9.5% 17
Not important 2.2% 4
Easy access from my house to the trail
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 35.2% 63
Moderately important 31.3% 56
Less important 17.9% 32
Not important 10.6% 19
Low conflict with other uses
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 35.2% 63
Moderately important 38.0% 68
Less important 17.9% 32
Not important 4.5% 8
Parking at the trailhead
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 16.8% 30
Moderately important 35.8% 64
Less important 27.4% 49
Not important 15.6% 28
Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water)
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 8.9% 16
Moderately important 15.6% 28
Less important 38.5% 69
Not important 28.5% 51
Trail flow/design
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 63.1% 113
Moderately important 24.6% 44
Less important 6.7% 12
Not important 2.8% 5

What features are important to you in an equestrian trail?

Views and scenery along the way
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 19.4% 7
Moderately important 19.4% 7
Less important 8.3% 3
Not important 36.1% 13
Wildlife
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 16.7% 6
Moderately important 19.4% 7
Less important 8.3% 3
Not important 38.9% 14
Reaching a destination
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 11.1% 4
Moderately important 16.7% 6
Less important 11.1% 4
Not important 44.4% 16
Solitude
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 25.0% 9
Moderately important 19.4% 7
Less important 5.6% 2
Not important 38.9% 14
Loops/options
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 16.7% 6
Moderately important 11.1% 4
Less important 13.9% 5
Not important 41.7% 15
Physical challenge
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 5.6% 2
Moderately important 11.1% 4
Less important 16.7% 6
Not important 47.2% 17
Length
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 5.6% 2
Moderately important 19.4% 7
Less important 19.4% 7
Not important 38.9% 14
Easy access from my house to the trail
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 11.1% 4
Moderately important 13.9% 5
Less important 11.1% 4
Not important 44.4% 16
Low conflict with other uses
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 36.1% 13
Moderately important 22.2% 8
Less important 5.6% 2
Not important 27.8% 10
Parking at the trailhead
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 22.2% 8
Moderately important 13.9% 5
Less important 8.3% 3
Not important 38.9% 14
Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water)
Response Percent Response Count
Moderately important 19.4% 7
Less important 22.2% 8
Not important 44.4% 16
Trail flow/design
Response Percent Response Count
Very important 13.9% 5
Moderately important 19.4% 7
Less important 8.3% 3
Not important 44.4% 16
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November 30, 2018, 10:43 PM
  • What is your gender?
    • Male
  • What is your age?
    25
  • What is your home ZIP code?
    86001
  • On average, how often do you use trails in the Flagstaff area?
    • 1 to 2 times per week
  • For what activities do you use trails? (check all that apply)
    • Walking (short leisurely walks, starting from your house)
    • Day hiking (longer hikes)
    • Overnight backpacking
    • Mountain biking
    • Snow shoeing
  • What trails do you use most commonly? List up to three.
    • Arizona Trail
    • Sunset
    • Sinclair Wash
  • How do you typically access trails? (check all that apply)
    • Personal motorized vehicle
    • Bicycle
    • Foot
  • When do you use the trails? (check all that apply)
    • Weekdays
    • Weekends
  • What time of day do you generally use the trails? (check all that apply)
    • Mornings
    • Afternoons
    • Evenings
    • Nighttime
  • What time of year do you generally use the trails? (check all that apply)
    • Spring
    • Summer
    • Fall
    • Winter
  • Are there barriers to your trail use? (check all that apply)
    • Lack of trail information
    • Desired trail experience is not available
  • Where do you typically get information about trails? (check all that you use)
    • Agency website (Coconino National Forest, Coconino County, City of Flagstaff)
    • Guidebook/paper maps
    • Word of mouth
  • How would you rate the overall quality and accuracy of trail information in Flagstaff?
    • Medium
  • Would you use a Flagstaff trail system website to obtain trail information?
    • Yes
  • What information would you find useful on a trails website? (check all that apply)
    • Maps
    • Detailed descriptions of trails
    • Elevation profiles
    • Points of interest
    • Directions to trailheads
    • Difficulty ratings
    • Photographs
    • Other - Points of access, suggested connections/loops, interactive map of the entire Flagstaff area
  • What do you value about trails?
    • Recreation/having fun
    • Mental health
    • Solitude, peace and quiet
    • Exercise, physical health
    • Dog friendly
    • Transportation
    • Access to nature
    • Adventure
    • Challenges
  • What features are important to you in a hiking trail?
    • Views and scenery along the way - Very important
    • Wildlife - Less important
    • Reaching a destination - Moderately important
    • Solitude - Very important
    • Loops/options - Moderately important
    • Physical challenge - Less important
    • Length - Moderately important
    • Easy access from my house to the trail - Moderately important
    • Low conflict with other uses - Less important
    • Parking at the trailhead - Moderately important
    • Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water) - Not important
    • Trail flow/design - Less important
  • What features are important to you in a running trail?
    • Views and scenery along the way - Moderately important
    • Wildlife - Less important
    • Reaching a destination - Moderately important
    • Solitude - Moderately important
    • Loops/options - Moderately important
    • Physical challenge - Moderately important
    • Length - Moderately important
    • Easy access from my house to the trail - Moderately important
    • Low conflict with other uses - Less important
    • Parking at the trailhead - Moderately important
    • Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water) - Not important
    • Trail flow/design - Moderately important
  • What features are important to you in a mountain biking trail?
    • Views and scenery along the way - Moderately important
    • Wildlife - Less important
    • Reaching a destination - Less important
    • Solitude - Moderately important
    • Loops/options - Very important
    • Physical challenge - Very important
    • Length - Moderately important
    • Easy access from my house to the trail - Very important
    • Low conflict with other uses - Moderately important
    • Parking at the trailhead - Less important
    • Trailhead amenities (toilets, running water) - Not important
    • Trail flow/design - Very important
  • What features are important to you in an equestrian trail?
    No response.
  • What features are important to you in a motorized trail?
    No response.
  • How concerned are you about the following trail issues?
    • Gaps in the current system - Very concerned
    • Impact on the environment - Moderately concerned
    • Trail maintenance - Moderately concerned
    • Level of use/overuse of trails - Moderately concerned
    • User conflicts - Moderately concerned
    • Trailhead facilities - Not concerned
    • Unauthorized (social) trails - Less concerned
    • Personal safety/vulnerability - Less concerned
    • Not enough easy trails - Less concerned
    • Not enough difficult trails - Very concerned
  • How adequate do you find trails in Flagstaff on the following topics?
    • Geographic distribution by neighborhood - Moderately adequate
    • Variety of difficulty levels - Less adequate
    • Options for hiking - Moderately adequate
    • Options for mountain biking - Moderately adequate
    • Options for individuals with mobility limitations - Less adequate
    • Overall miles of trails - Moderately adequate
    • Maintenance of trails - Moderately adequate
    • Trailhead amenities - Moderately adequate
  • Many trails used around Flagstaff are unauthorized - they have been established without proper permitting and are not part of the designated trail system. How should unauthorized trails be handled?
    • Other - Those causing environmental or safety issues, or that are excessively redundant should be decomissioned
  • Where do you see opportunities, successes, and concerns for Flagstaff's trail system? Use this map to mark locations, and use the comment box to describe the opportunity, success, or concern. Hover the pointer over a trail line to see the name of the trail in the upper right corner of the map.
    • S - Success

      Mark locations where you think we have achieved a SUCCESS in our trail system.

    • O - Opportunity

      Mark locations where you think there is an OPPORTUNITY to enhance our trail system.

    • C - Concern

      Mark locations where you have a CONCERN about our trails.


     
     
     
     
     
     
     
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    Thank you!

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