Thank you for taking the time to fill out our online Trails Survey. Your participation will help us continue our goal to improve and expand Collingwood's Trail System.
Name:
Address:
Email Address:
Would you like to receive further information about our trails? Yes No
Where do you live?
Collingwood Toronto/GTA
Stayner Other in Ontario
Blue Mountains Other in Canada
Creemore International
Wasaga Beach    
Distance from Home to Nearest Trail Average Time Spent on Trails per Visit
Under 1 Block less Than 1 Hour
Under 1 Kilometer 1 - 2 Hours
Under 2 Kilometers More Than 2 Hours
2 - 3 Kilometers 1/2 Day
More Than 3 Kilometers Full Day
How far do you travel on average on the Collingwood trails?
Walking Biking
Less Than 1 Kilometer Under 10 Kilometers
1 - 3 Kilometers Under 20 Kilometers
4 - 6 Kilometers Under 30 Kilometers
7- 10 Kilometers Under 40 Kilometers
More Than 10 Kilometers More Than 40 Kilometers
Which setting best describes the location of the trail you use the most?
In a City/Town Rural Areas
Just Outside of a City/Town Remote Areas (Underdeveloped)
On the trail you use most often, are the number of Signs adequate for the following purposes?
Trail Access/Location (How do I get there?) Education Signs (Leave no trace, Share the trail, tread lightly)
Trail Information (How many kilometers of trails?) Interpretive Signs (Historic/nature Trails)
Trails Markers (Am I still on the trail?)    
On the trails you use most often, what level of difficulty/challenge do you prefer?
Easy Hard
Moderate Challenging
Due to your access to the trails, do you participate in any of the following activities more? (Please check all that apply)
Walking Biking
Power Walking Cross Country Skiing
Jogging/Running Snow Shoeing
Of the activities above, which one do you do most often?
If you selected "Biking" above, would you consider yourself:
Road Cyclist - skilled to travel with cars? Trail Cyclist - hesitant to travel with cars?
Since you began using the trails has the amount of time you spend exercising changed?
Stayed the Same Decreased
Increased    
Do you feel that your use of the trails has helped to improve any of the following:
(Please check all that apply)
Breathing Increased Circulation
Strength Minimize effects of a chronic condition
Endurance Helped lift depression
Reduced Pain Strengthened chronic back pain
Increased sense of well being Reduced headaches
Maintain health Other
When planning an outing on the trails, which of the following information sources do you use?
(Please check all that apply)
Department of Transportation road signs Sporting Goods/Outdoor Stores
Gathering information on route Telephoning Trail Management Agencies
Internet Toll Free Numbers
Magazines or Newspapers Trail Guide Books
Organized trail clubs, groups Visitor Information Centre's
Place on a Highway Map Trail maps, Brochures, etc.
What factors reduce your trail use? (Please check all that apply)
Lack of Time Trails are too crowded
Trails are too far away Trails are too isolated
Poor weather Conflicts with other trail users
Motorized traffic hazards Health related
Trails are not safe enough None
Are you concerned with how other people use the trails?
Yes No
If Yes, please explain
 
 
There are many issues that impact the use of trails. Please indicate your Top 3 Issues, Number 1 being the most important.(Please Select 3 Only)
Closure of the trails Not enough trails for individuals with disabilities
Erosion and deterioration of the trails Poor condition of access roads to trail heads
Inadequate trail maintenance Too many types of users on trails (user conflicts)
Lack of directional signs on / to trails Too much litter and trash along trails
Lack of trails close to home Safety / Security on the trails
Lack of public access to trails Personal injury
Not enough support information (maps) Poor health
Not enough support facilities (restrooms) Declining health
Not enough trails Out of physical shape
Would you use the following trail styles or types?
Short Trail (less than 1 kilometer) Trail to specific destination point
Long distance trail (cross country) Historic or prehistoric trail
Loop trail (same beginning and end) Interpretive or Nature trail
Interconnected network of trails    
Which do you believe may be the greatest reason for a lack of trails?
Lack of funding Lack of Public support
Lack of Government support Other
Which of the following improvements to existing trails are important to you?
(Please check all that apply)
Improved lighting Bicycle parking
Telephones Signs (rules, directions, warnings)
Rest areas with benches, etc. Surface upgrading (pavement)
Bicycle patrols (civilian) Trail widening
Bicycle patrols (police) Connecting trails
Automobile parking    
Would you be willing to pay a user fee? Should trails be for single or multiple use?
Yes No Single Use Multiple Use
  Please Explain
How important is it to have the following trail activities accessible to the public?
Backpacking Mountain Biking (natural terrain)
Bicycling Retracing historic routes
Competitive Events Snowmobiling
X-Country Skiing/Snow Shoeing Trail hiking (day hiking)
Dog Walking Visiting historic sites
Horseback Riding Walking (excluding trail hiking)
In-line Skating Wildlife
Jogging/Running Access to shops and work
Trails Planning - What issues should be considered when creating trail routes and support systems? (Please check all that apply)
Signs posting rules, warnings, directions, etc. More single trail adventure routes
More loops green space to shield from roads, noise
More connections Safe road crossings
More amenities (bathrooms, water, etc.) Parking in order to use the trails
More pavement    
If more trails were built, what would you prefer as the destinations?
More trails to work, stores, schools More trails to parks, leisure activities
What would you like to see improved on the trails? (Please rank in order with 1 being top priority)
Maintenance Signage
Connectivity Access
Please list the estimated expenditures made as a result of your entire trip in the appropriate columns. (Please indicate per person)
  Under $25 $25 - $50 $50 - $200 $200 - $500 Over $500
Restaurants - Fast Food, sit down, etc.
Food and Beverages in retail stores
Lodging Expenses - Hotel / Motel
Lodging Expenses - Camping
Lodging Expenses - rental cottages or condos
Lodging Expenses - B & B, Inn, Tourist Home, Other
Retail Purchases - driving trip
Auto expenses (gas, oil, repairs, parking)
Other Transportation costs - airfare, bus, taxi, etc.
Film and developing
Fees for admissions and entertainment
All other trip expenses (licenses, rental fees, etc)
We would like to serve all populations and therefore are also looking at trail use by age.
Please consider stating your age:
Additional Comments Welcome
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