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Trail Use Survey - Depew Park and Blue Mountain Reservation
The Trail Conference, in partnership with New City Parks, is seeking public input to help make trails in Depew Park as enjoyable as possible for everyone. We are also interested in your experience in the Park’s adjacent areas, including Blue Mountain Reservation. Thank you in advance for lending your valuable input!
1.
How much time do you plan to spend on trails when visiting Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation? (Select all that apply)
One or two hours
Half day (3-4 hours)
Full day (5-8 hours)
2.
How do you enjoy the trails in Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation? (Select all that apply)
Walking
Biking
Other (please specify)
3.
Do you prefer shared or separate trails for hikers and bikers? (Select one)
Shared
Separate
4.
What trail mileages do you enjoy? (Select all that apply)
Less than 1 mile
1-3 miles
4-6 miles
7-9 miles
10 or more miles
5.
Which type of walking or riding route do you enjoy the most? (Select one)
Loop: Walk, without doubling back, to arrive at the same location you started
Linear Out-and-Back: Walk, then turn around and double back to the same location you started
Linear Point-to-Point: Walk, ending at a different location from where you started
6.
When you visit Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation, where do you get your maps? (Select all that apply)
I do not use maps
Trailhead kiosks
Crowdsourced apps (like AllTrails, TrailForks, or Strava)
Curated apps (like Avenza)
Websites
Paper or printed maps
Guidebooks
7.
How often do you walk or ride on unmarked paths in Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation? This includes any trail or pathway that does not have markings to guide your route. (Select one)
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Very Frequently
Not Sure
8.
Check all the ideas that you would like to see in Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation. (Select all that apply)
Rating trails by difficulty.
Creating more wheelchair accessible trails.
Improving signage and markings throughout the park, including clearer rules and regulations for using the park and trails.
Utilizing more technology, such as QR codes and apps, for trail information.
Installing maps at more trailheads and improving available kiosk maps.
Providing more trailhead information for new and novice hikers.
Having Trail Stewards to welcome hikers and share information.
9.
Are you part of a group that leads events in Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation, or do you know of any groups that do? If so, share their name(s) below.
10.
Would you be interested in volunteering to care for trails in Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation? If so, add your email address below so we can reach out as opportunities arise.
11.
Share any ideas or comments about improving trails in Depew/Blue Mountain Reservation below.
Thank you for sharing your valuable time to help make a better trail experience for everyone!
