Utah § 79-5-301 - Guidelines for the establishment of trails.

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§ 79-5-301. Guidelines for the establishment of trails.

79-5-301.  Guidelines for the establishment of trails.
     In establishing trails, the division shall:
(1) develop and manage the trails to harmonize with and complement any existing or planned land uses;
(2) locate and design trails according to an overall plan that provides for:
(a) interconnecting routes, where feasible; and
(b) consideration of safety; and
(3) select trails to minimize adverse effects on:
(a) an adjacent landowner or user and the landowner's or user's property or operations;
(b) wildlife; and
(c) the natural environment.


Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 344, 2009 General Session

Source: official Utah text · Last verified 2026-08-27

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