The Power of Trails in Promoting Physical Activity in Communities
A research brief highlighting findings about specific trail characteristics that appear to attract regular users and how they influence physical activity among populations.
Organization
Active Living Research
Publication Date
2011
Location
National or Global
Topic
Health
Infrastructure
Participation
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Camping
Climbing
Equestrian
Fishing
Hiking/Running
Hunting
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Paddling
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
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