Again, patrolling a 2000-mile stretch isn&#x27;t difficult at all. Whether it makes sense depends on the trail population, not the trail length. I can match your faux incredulity at &quot;patrol 2000 miles?&quot; with &quot;walk 2000 miles?&quot;.<p>Equipment maintenance is logistically much like patrolling. It requires presence (though at a much lower level).<p>Handrails will still work without enforcement. They&#x27;ll be less effective, but they&#x27;ll still decrease the level of people going off-trail.