Trailhead Headwaters Destination Trail Assessment
What makes a Trail a Destination?
Destination Means Travel • Within the province (90 minutes + by car) • From adjacent provinces • From other parts of North America • From overseas
A Destination Trail has… • Lure • destination appeal • Experience • WOW factor • Lasting impressions • word of mouth • i.e. will propagate its appeal in the market
Destination Trail Assessment Process • Evaluates the whole trail experience (from beginning to end) • Measures the destination potential of the trail product … potential to be a lure, a WOW experience and create lasting impressions for the visitor. • Provides information (to trail operators) on how to enhance the quality of the trail experience
Measurement criteria • Trip planning • Finding the trail • Arrival • On the trail • Experience (highlights of the trail) • Amenities and tourism services
Web site A destination trail should offer clear and comprehensive information and planning tools to the prospective visitor.
Finding the Trail Clear information and good way-finding (road signage etc.) should be provided to enable visitors to easily find the entrance to the trail.
Entry Point Clear, well-designed trail signs should be located at each entry. Ideally, signs should include an accurate map of the trail
On the Trail Navigation A destination Trail should provide adequate trail navigation tools to ensure that the trail route is clear to all users.
Trail Conditions - hiking Trails should be in good condition, with a hard stable surface and generally dry, free of erosion, clear of windfalls and debris. Trail construction and maintenance should be sensitive to ecological and aesthetic factors.
Cycling
Design - features A high quality, multi-dimensional trail design that highlights the most interesting and extraordinary features of the natural and cultural landscape.
Design - Innovation
Design - Environment
Design - Safety
Design - Interpretation
Experience A destination trail should have a brand or theme consistent with the attributes of the region and be consistent with key tourism themes of the province.
Natural Features A destination trail features and includes panoramic view-planes and a diversity of landscapes, extra-ordinary geographic features and recognized natural phenomena.
Cultural features A destination trail may be associated with a distinct cultural or historic theme and includes cultural and historic features and attractions.
Amenities-washrooms
Amenities: litter
Communities, Tourism services
Confederation Trail
Confederation Trail
Confederation Trail
Confederation Trail
Confederation Trail
Questions? • Have you thought about the trail in the region from this perspective? • What does this region do well? • Where can you assist to elevate the trail from a destination perspective?
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