Trail Assessment Survey

Why We're Here

This survey is being promoted by the Arrowhead Coalition of Trails and is part of the Trail Towns 101 program. Our goal is to evaluate how welcoming the communities along and adjacent to the Mesabi Trail are to all types of trail users, how easy it is for trail users to navigate within our towns, and how we can better serve our trail users. Feel free to fill out this form for as many communities and trails as you are familiar with.
1.Community I'm Evaluating (evaluate different towns in separate surveys)
2.As it relates to this survey and the town you indicated above, which Type of Trail User Are You? Please check only one. If you use more than one type of trail, feel free to fill out a separate survey.
3.Does this community feel welcoming to your user group?
4.Does this community feel like a "trail town," or a place that appreciates trails and the outdoor assets here?
5.Does this community feel safe for your user group, ie, enough crosswalks, lighting, signage, etc?
6.From the trail, does there seem to be an "invitation into town"?
7.Is there adequate signage for trail users to find their way from the trail to the business community?
8.From this town, is there an "invitation" to use the trail?
9.Are there bike racks near businesses and public spaces?
10.Are there adequate places near businesses for ATVs and snowmobiles to park?
11.What is working well in this town with regard to this trail?
12.Please rate the following as they apply to the community and trail you have chosen. One is considered the lowest or poorest rating and five is the highest or best.
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The ease in finding this community's downtown amenities from the trail
Availability of services in this town for your bicycle or machine
Availability of lodging with trail access
Availability of other amenities such as food and gas
Signage or maps (paper or digital) help trail users find their way in town
13.Is there adequate lighting at the trailhead and from the trailhead to downtown?
14.Does this trail feel safe?
15.Please answer the following with regard to the trailhead closest to this community.
Yes
No
I don't know
Yes, but it could be better
No, and this is not needed here
N/A
Are maps available here
Is there a kiosk
Is there adequate parking
Do you have cell reception?
Are there picnic tables or a shelter
Are there trash receptacles?
Are there flush toilets
Is there a vault toilet
16.What apps do you use for trail navigation?
17.Do you think embracing trails and promoting trail towns would be beneficial to your community?
18.What suggestions do you have for making it easier for trail users to find amenities in this community?
19.What is the biggest challenge you see for making our communities more friendly and welcoming to all trail users?
20.What amenities would you like to see in this community that would cater to your user group (shopping, dining, lodging, etc.)
21.If you are interested in learning more about the Arrowhead Coalition of Trails and the Trail Town concept, please provide us with an email.