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for passing. Predominantly native materials. materials. opportunity to pass. Native or imported materials. Double lane where traffic volumes are high and passing is frequent. Native or imported materials. May be hardened. where traffic volume is moderate to high. Commonly hardened with asphalt or other imported material. Obstacles Obstacles common, naturally ocurring, often substantial , and intended to provide increased challenge. Narrow passages; brush, steep grades, rocks and logs present. Obstacles may be common, substantial, and intended to provide increased challenge. Blockages cleared to define route and protect resources. Vegetation may encroach into trailway. Obstacles may be common, but not substantial or intended to provide challenge. Vegetation cleared outside of trailway. Obstacles infrequent and insubstantial . Vegetation cleared outside of trailway. Obstacles not present Grades typically < 8% Trail Attributes Trail Class 1 Minimally Developed Trail Class 2 Moderately Developed Trail Class 3 Developed Trail Class 4 Highly Developed Trail Class 5 Fully Developed Constructed Features & Trail Elements Structures minimal to non-existent. Drainage typically provided without structures. Natural fords. Typically no bridges. Structures of limited size, scale, and quantity; typically constructed of native materials. Structures adequate to protect trail infrastructure and resources. Natural fords . Bridges as needed for resource protection and appropriate access. Structures may be common and substantial; constructed of imported or native materials. Natural or constructed fords. Bridges as needed for resource protection and appropriate access. Structures frequent and substantial; typically constructed of imported materials. Contructed or natural fords. Bridges as needed for resource protection and user convenience. Trailside amenities may be present. Structures frequent or continuous; typically constructed of imported materials. May include bridges, boardwalks, curbs, handrails, trailside amenities, and similar features. Signs2 Route identification signing limited to junctions. Route markers present when trail location is Route identification signing limited to junctions. Route markers present when trail location is not evident. Route identification signing at junctions and as needed for user reassurance. Route markers as needed for Route identification signing at junctions and as needed for user reassurance. Route markers as needed for user Route identification signing at junctions and for user reassurance. Route markers as needed for
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