Classifications of trails

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Trails in the Arkansas Trails System shall be classified according to their designated use and shall include, but not be limited to, the following classifications:

  1. (1) Interpretive trail — a route having natural, cultural, or historical points of interest identified to the public through the use of markers, plaques, brochures, or other readily recognizable means;

  2. (2) Hiking trail — a route designated, designed, and maintained for foot travel;

  3. (3) Bicycle trail — a route designated, designed, and maintained primarily for bicycle travel;

  4. (4) Motorcycle trail — a route designated, designed, and maintained primarily for trail activity by motorcycle;

  5. (5) Boat trail — a separate route or lane designated and maintained for trail activity by boat;

  6. (6) Canoe trail — a route designated and maintained for canoeing experiences;

  7. (7) Automobile trail — a properly marked roadway designated and maintained for recreational automobile travel;

  8. (8) Equestrian trail — a route designated, designed, and maintained for trail activity for horse riding;

  9. (9) Handicap trail — a route designated for trail activity by special groups as well as the general public; and

  10. (10) Recreational trail — a route designed to meet specific recreational and physical fitness needs.


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