Paiute ATV Trail
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How the largest interconnected motorized system in country, over 2,500 miles, boosted an economy by $20,000,000
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- 2. • • • • • Located in Central Utah Main trail is 238 miles 550 miles of designated side trails Links 16 communities in 4 counties Ranges from 5,200 to 11,500 feet
- 3. Great Western Trail Fremont Trail Paunsagant Trail Pinchot Trail Arapien Trail • Largest interconnected motorized system in country • 2,500 miles
- 4. • 80% is ATVs • 10% is Motorcycle • 10% of use is horseback, hiker, mountain bike and full sized OHVs (jeeps)
- 5. • Forest Service was closing routes to protect resources. • Sportsmen wanted continued use of routes to favorite hunting and fishing spots. • Tourism looking for destination recreation opportunities to draw people with money.
- 6. Create a motorized trail system to meet the needs of everyone The system would need to Protect natural resources Provide a high quality riding experience Connect communities Provide economic benefits to area
- 7. • Forest Service & Bureau of Land Management • Utah State Parks & Recreation – 3 parks • Economic Development – 4 Counties • 16 Communities • Law Enforcement
- 8. • Public Health • OHV clubs and riding groups • Business • Fishlake Discovery Association • Today there are over 50 active partners!
- 9. • Sold idea to counties and communities • Selected name and symbol • Mapped system – main trail – side trails • Marketing – developed brochure & map – can’t ride Paiute without one • Funding – grants, donations, fund raisers • Volunteers – Paiute Trail Hosts • Marked the routes – signs and trail markers • Win/Win solutions to problems – proactive
- 10. Forest Service and BLM • Trail System became a management tool
- 11. Sportsmen • Access – to Hunt, Fish, Camp, etc. • Quantity and Quality Place to Ride
- 12. • Forest Service & BLM • State of Utah • Local counties & towns They created: • Dual-use roads, streets & trails for access to communities along the route. • Gave riders access to food, fuel, lodgings & services.
- 13. • All 50 States and beyond! • 75% of 60,000 riders from outside the area • Average rider spends $115 a day to ride
- 14. • Boosted economy by $20,000,000 Highway 89 – Paiute County Highway Use down 6% Room tax revenue up 20% • Fewer cars – more tourism $’s
- 15. Marysvale, mid 80’s – 7 businesses Today – 21 – Paiute Trail
- 16. • High quality OHV trail • Provides environmental protection • Economic engine for small Utah communities