Resovling Trail Challenges Through Partnerships
The Colorado Off-Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), in conjunction with National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC), Colorado State Parks and Wildlife, the US Forest Service, the US Bureau of Land Management (BLM), will be holding a three day workshop at the Double Eagle Hotel & Casino in Cripple Creek, CO.
The three day workshop will feature information on topics including the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Trails Plan, the BLM Planning Process, updates on local trail projects, Colorado legislative updates that affect OHV recreation, the positive economic impacts of OHV recreation, an introduction to NOHVCC's "Great OHV Trails" Guide, and much more.
Thursday: Registration will be open from 4:00 pm to 8:00 pm, welcome reception from 6:00 pm to 9:00pm.
Friday: Classroom session from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at the Double Eagle Hotel & Casino
Saturday: Field session from 8:00 am to 3:00 pm at Woodland Park CO,
Classroom Sessions:
Bear Creek (Pike RD) – collaborative planning effort – presentation and discussions
Badger Flats – how to get involved scoping efforts/planning
Trail Creek – How to reroute a popular OHV trail and make it sustainable and fun
BLM Update – what is ahead as BLM prepares for new travel management implementation– public involvement/public outreach/collaboration/friends groups
Colorado Parks & Wildlife – independent trails plan/CO the Beautiful campaign
Colorado Legislative update
NOHVCC Great Trails Guide
Positive Economic Impact of OHV Recreation– new Colorado study
Field sessions:
Trail maintenance techniques exercises
Creative trail design and layout exercises
Trail relocation exercises
Trail design considerations for different types of OHV