Resources

 

Trail Specification Guidelines

A lot of consideration goes into building a trail, including planning for dimensions, activity needs, and signage. The SPRA has developed this resource to help you get started developing trails in your community.

For more information, click here.

 

Trail Etiquette

Trail etiquette should be a major part of any trail users' experience.

Trail etiquette can be described as the polite way to use trails. When traveling multi-use trails, you may encounter many different forms of trail use, such as hikers, bikers, horse back riders, snowmobilers, etc. Therefore, the user must adjust to different regulations, i.e. who passes first, who slows down, and who gets the right of way.

For more information, click here.

 

Position Paper

Multi-purpose recreational trail use is a growing outdoor activity that many Canadians are turning to for a variety of reasons, including health, exercise, sport, educational experiences, community building, economic development, and much more. Unfortunately, recreational trail use in Saskatchewan tends to be isolated and limited to parks, both urban and rural, and there is a general lack of a provincial trails network.

The exception is seasonal snowmobile trails that are supported by communities across Saskatchewan that are committed to, and are frequent users of, the trails. That is why the Saskatchewan Trails Association (STA) proposes to develop a provincial trails strategy in conjuction with provincial government departments and other trail stakeholders.

To read our position paper, click here.

A strategic development plan for Saskatchewan's trails has recently been developed by STA in partnership with other stakeholders. A copy of the plan is available at Provincial Trails Strategic Plan.

 

Landowner Agreements

Negotiating agreements with local landowners? These documents may be able to assist you.

For a lease agreement, click here.

For an easement agreement, click here.

 

Bridge Designs

If you are looking at incorporating a bridge into your trail, Nova Scotia has developed a guide to bridge design.

Click here to see the guide.

E.T. Techtonics is a U.S.-based manufacturer of fibreglass bridges ideal for recreational trails. For more information about their environmentally sensitive bridges, visit www.ettechtonics.com.