TRTA Trail Survey

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Thank you for participating in the Tahoe Rim Trail Association's (TRTA) trail survey! This survey is intended to gather information to help inform how the TRTA directs our resources on trail projects, infrastructure, and programming so that we can continue to protect and maintain access to Lake Tahoe's most beautiful landscapes.

This anonymous survey should take less than 10 minutes. Please only complete the survey once. The survey will be open until October 1, 2023.

Some questions in the survey are optional and you may skip those questions you are unsure of or uncomfortable answering. After completing the survey, you'll be redirected to the TRTA's website where you can enter your email address for a 23% off REI coupon and a chance to win a $200 gift card from our very generous survey sponsor, REI! One entry per person.

If you have any questions about the survey, reach out to info@tahoerimtrail.org.

Thank you again for helping support Tahoe trails. Let's get started!

Let's get to know you better...

How old are you?

How do you identify?

FemaleMaleNon-BinaryPrefer not to sayOther

Other:

What is your ethnicity?

American Indian/Alaska NativeAsian/Pacific IslanderBlack/African AmericanHispanic/LatinoWhite/CaucasianPrefer not to sayOther

Other:

What is your home zip code? (or foreign country)

Are you a financial supporter of the Tahoe Rim Trail Association?

How often, on average, do you use the Tahoe Rim Trail System (TRT)?

What is your primary activity on the trail?

BackpackingBikingDay HikingHorseback ridingTrail RunningOther

Other:

What activities do you do on the TRT? (Use the Ctrl key to select all that apply)

Other:

Rate your experience level as a trail user. (1 being a novice, 5 being extremely experienced)

How would you rate your knowledge of minimum impact/leave-no-trace outdoor skills and practices?

Never heard of itNoviceIntermediateAdvancedExpert

Please tell us about your TRT experience.

How long did you spend planning your latest trip on the TRT?

How did you find out about the TRT? (Select all that apply)

When did you last use the TRT?

In the last monthIn the last yearLonger than a year ago

Which trailhead access point do you generally use to access the TRT?

I began/usually begin my trip at:

Which trailhead access point do you generally use to exit the TRT?

I ended/usually end my trip at:

Generally, when you use the trail, how many people are in your group?

123 to 45-67 or more

Generally speaking, when you utilize the TRT, are children under 18 traveling with you?

YesNo

How much time do you generally spend on the trail each visit?

What is the average number of miles you travel on the trail per visit?

Which of the following best describes the composition of the group you most generally use the TRT with?

FamilyFriendsFamily and friendsOrganized group or clubCommercial groupOther

Please describe:

Please tell us about your TRT experience... continued

How do you generally get to a TRT trailhead?

Car- parked at trailheadCar- got dropped offWalked/ranBikedTransit busPrivate shuttlePaid ride service (Ex. Lyft/Uber)

Have you experienced parking issues?

YesNo

Where and at what time of day did you experience parking issues specifically?

Would you consider using a bus service to the trailhead if available?

YesNo

If you camped overnight as part of your TRT trip, please note where you camped. For example, you can include locations such as Showers Lake, Marlette Peak Campground, 0.5 miles from Rifle Peak, near Monument Pass, etc. You can enter as many locations as you'd like:

If you do not live in the Tahoe Basin, did you make your trip to Lake Tahoe primarily to use the TRT?

YesNo

If you do not live in the Tahoe Basin, did you stay at any of the following before or after your trip on the TRT?

How many nights did you stay in conjunction with your visit to the trail?

If you do not live in the Tahoe Basin, how much money do you estimate you spent in Lake Tahoe during your trip to use the TRT?

Please provide feedback on your experience.

On a scale of 1 (terrible) to 10 (awesome), how would you rate your latest overall experience on the TRT?

What would have made your latest experience better?

In your opinion, the maintenance of the trail is:

In your opinion, the cleanliness of the trail is:

In your opinion, the trail is:

What is your favorite section of the TRT?

Why is this your favorite section of the TRT?

What is your least favorite section of the TRT?

Why is this your least favorite section of the TRT?

Did the number of other trail users you encountered on the trail impact your experience?

What and where did you experience this?

Where should we spend our funds as we invest in the TRT system? (select a maximum of 3)

Improve trailhead parkingCreate new connecting trailsAdd resources for drinking waterImprove existing trail conditions Improve trailhead restroom facilitiesImprove camping options along the TRT Improve wayfinding signage along the TRT Better transit access to or near TRT trailheadsImprove signage by making them multi-lingualImprove trailhead kiosks (updating information and maps)Improve trash facilities (bear boxes, trailhead dumpsters)More trails for those with mobility difficulties (ADA-compliant trails)

Please provide additional detail on the choices you entered above or any other suggestions regarding improvements you'd like to see to the Tahoe Rim Trail system. For example, where should trailhead parking be improved, or where could new connecting trails be added?

When it comes to overnight use of the TRT outside of Desolation Wilderness, what would you prefer:

Current regulations - no permit requirements or limitations on overnight users. This may result in crowded destinations and natural resource impacts.A reservation system for popular locations requiring users to get a permit in advance. This may reduce crowding and impacts but may limit availability for users. First come, first served camping at designated campsites. This may reduce crowding and impacts, but if campsites are full users would need to continue traveling to a different camping location.Other:

Other (please describe):

Please provide any suggestions regarding trail use restrictions that could improve your experience on the TRT.

Any other information you’d like to share to improve the TRT system and the recreational experience?