Oklahoma § 74-2280 - State trails system - Uniform marker - Planning and

§ 74-2280. State trails system - Uniform marker - Planning and

designation.

A. There is hereby created a state trails system composed of:

1. State nature trails, which shall be trails designed to

deepen the public's awareness and understanding of various

ecological, geological or cultural qualities within the state by

means of an interpretive service program;

2. State hiking trails, which shall be extensive trails and

will serve to connect parks, scenic areas, historical points and

neighboring communities;

3. State special-use trails, which shall be trails designed to

provide for those trail activities which require special trail

definition and will include trails for bicycling, public riding and

motorcycle and minibike activities, as well as trails designed to

meet the needs of the handicapped, the blind and the elderly; and

4. State heritage trails, which shall be trails designed to

promote the identification and interpretation of significant

cultural and historic sites throughout the state.

B. The Commission, in accordance with appropriate federal,

state and local governmental organizations, shall establish a

uniform marker for the trails system.

C. In the planning and designation of trails, the Commission

shall give due regard to the interest of federal or state agencies,

all political subdivisions, private land owners, interested

individuals and citizen groups. Furthermore, the Commission

encourages citizen participation in trail acquisition, construction,

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development and maintenance where such activities will not conflict

with the purposes of the Oklahoma Trails System Act.

Added by Laws 2005, c. 363, § 81, eff. Nov. 1, 2005.