- Social trail
A social trail is an unofficial trail that diverges from an existing trail, as a shortcut to the destination. A social trail usually cuts through a vegetative barrier, such as woods, scrubs, and grass fields. It is called a "social" trail because one often leads to a social gathering place.
Social trails in public lands
Like the eroding trails left by
off-road vehicle s, social trails often cut through sensitive habitats and off-limit areas, threatening wildlife and park security. However, social trails also provide to park management an indicator of activity concentration. TheNational Park Service unit at theYosemite National Park uses this indicator to help establishing its General Management Plan.Fact|date=December 2007Social trails in daily life
More causal trails can be found in parking lots and lawns. Sometimes, vegetation barriers are planted along the pavement to deter off-trail traffic. However, many social trails still penetrate these barriers.
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* [http://www.des.ucdavis.edu/faculty/lubell/Teaching/ESP172/Lecture9Parks.pdf Lubell, Mark. Lecture9: National Park for ESP172, University of California, Davis]
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