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A tutorial explaining how to use the Vermont Trial Finder to benefit your trail system.
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Chapin Spencer Local Motion 861-2700x105 [email protected]
Background
• Free online trail maps
• Launched in 2008 (Chitt Co)
• 50+ volunteers
• Collaborative effort
• Expanded to Addison Co in ’09
• Expanded to Washington, Rutland, Windsor counties in 2010
Using the Site
• Search by:
– Preferred mode
– Town
– Trail manager
• View photos
• Read comments
Process
Local Entity
Contacted
Trail Approval Process
GPSed by Volunteer
Map & Data
Prepped
Reviewed & Approved
Published
Collaborator Model
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Regional Collaborator
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2010 Progress
• Expansion to 3 new regions
– Central Vermont (CVRPC)
– Rutland County (RAPAC)
– Upper Valley (UV Trails)
• New domain, new features
• 200+ trails
We Need You
• In 7 counties currently
• Valuable, but more viable at larger geographic scale
• Statewide target in 2012
• Looking for statewide or regional collaborators
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Thanks! 861-2700x105 or [email protected]
