How and why do you use trails?

Question - Not Required - 1) How many times have you visited a trail this year?

Once

3-4 times

Monthly

I haven't visited a trail this year.

Question - Not Required - Other (please provide details):

Question - Not Required - 2) I love trails because:
Please make up to 4 selections from the choices below.

	They are an important part of my community.
	I enjoy spending time outdoors.
	Without trails, I wouldn't be as active.
	They connect me to the places I want to go.
	They give me choices about how I want to commute to work, school or shopping.
	They make my community more vibrant.
	I like to be in nature.
	They are a good place to take my pet.

Question - Not Required - 3) Why do you think trails are important?
Please make up to 4 selections from the choices below.

	Trails are an important part of healthy communities.
	Trails are good for local businesses.
	Trails contribute to tourism.
	Trails generate money for the local community.
	Trails provide transportation choices to everyone in a community.
	Trails are a place where anyone can be physically active.
	Trails are good for the environment.

Question - Not Required - 4) Who did you visit trails with most often?

Question - Not Required - Other (please provide details):

Question - Not Required - 5) What was your primary reason for using trails?

	Commuting
	Enjoying nature
	Enjoying time with family, friends
	Personal health, exercise

Question - Not Required - Other (please provide details):

Question - Not Required - 6) What recreational activities activities did you enjoy while on a rail-trail? (Select all that apply.)

	Biking
	Birding/Fishing/Enjoying nature
	Hiking
	Horseback riding
	Running
	Walking

Question - Not Required - Other (please provide details):

Question - Not Required - 7) How far will you travel to visit a high-quality public trail?

15 miles or less

30-60 miles

60-100 miles

More than 100 miles

Question - Not Required - Other (please provide details):

Question - Not Required - 8) What sources do you rely on for planning your trail outings? (Select all that apply.)

	TrailLink.com by RTC
	Google Maps or other online mapping program
	Word of mouth
	Guidebooks from RTC
	Regional tourism website
	My local public transit authority

Question - Not Required - Other (please provide details):

Question - Not Required - 9) What factors do you consider when looking for a trail to visit?

	Distance from my home
	Connections to public transit
	Trail surface(s) available
	Length of trail
	Activities available
	Accessibility
	Proximity to urban area
	Overnight accommodations
	Proximity to my place of work

Question - Not Required - 10) How do you support trails in your community and how can Rails-to-Trails Conservancy help?

Question - Not Required - Rank the following: a
b
c
d
e
f
g

Question - Not Required - Have you visited one of these top trails in your state?