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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION
Building and maintaining an all-terrain vehicle (ATV) trail is a challenging proposition for the All Terrain Vehicle Association of Manitoba (ATVMB) and its affiliated clubs. ATVMB's goal, in partnership with the Manitoba Government, is to plan, design, construct, and maintain ATV trails that are safe, enjoyable, and sustainable.
Sustainability in trail design should minimize the ecological impact of the trail while taking into account the human and natural forces that can affect the trail. Trails should retain their basic stability and shape over time, without abrupt changes to their form. The concept of sustainability also recognizes that appropriate maintenance and management is necessary.
Proposed Trail Inspection
Proposed Trail Inspection
ATVMB Clubs must conduct an early season ride to evaluate the trails and document issues found. Inspect Trail for damage due to winter seasonal use and freeze thaw cycles check for erosion, trail damage, and other visible signs of tread imperfections. Check for clogged culverts and inspect other water features. Clear debris from the trail as soon as possible in the spring record any unauthorized developments and any other issues identified. Rerouting of trails must be authorized.
ATVMB Clubs are responsible for patrolling designated trails between April 1st to November 15th.
Summer
Inspections should occur on a monthly basis at minimum. Trail inspections should ensure the trail is in safe usable condition. In addition to Spring inspection items, also inspect vegetation growth and encroachment onto the trail. Pay special attention to erosion issues, drainage ways, and ditches that may have received heavy spring runoff, record all inspections and maintenance activities.
Fall
Inspections focus on maintenance issues that should be addressed before winter to prevent further damage during spring thaw. Special attention should be given to tread dips, drainage crossings, culverts, and drainage ways. Keep a record of all inspections and maintenance activities.
Immediate action will be taken if any of the following conditions are found to exist.
The main trail route is impossible, and riders have created an unofficial bypass or shortcut around the obstacle. This is commonly termed “Trail Braiding”.
Travel into sensitive areas is causing rotting, erosion or damage to surface water or wetlands.
The tread surface is seriously rutted making the main route impossible to regular Trail traffic.
Trail Audit Requirements
Trail Audit Requirements
When performing a trail audit there should be at least two representatives from ATVMB and one representative from the managing club.
ATVMB signage guidelines are to be followed on all trails: distances from a stop ahead to a stop sign; sign heights, visibility, etc.
Random signage checks will be done at several locations along the trail to confirm that guidelines are being followed. At times there may be exceptions where signage conflicts with the guidelines due to terrain, limited line of sight, other user group signage, etc. The club rep will explain the reasons for the exceptions.
The attached chart will be used to record any concerns noted during the audit. Photos will be taken, numbered and noted on the audit chart including distance from start point/staging area to assist trail managers in locating and addressing areas of concern.
The audit is meant to be a internal document for use by ATVMB and associated clubs and will serve as a tool to assist trail managing clubs in providing consistent ATV trail management throughout the province.
It is understood that there may be one or more ATV trails under the ATVMB managed system of trails that may not fully comply with the ATVMB signage guidelines due to trail development having taken place prior to the implementation of the signage guidelines and this audit process. It is further understood that as signage on such trails requires replacement and as funds permit, the ATVMB signage guidelines will be followed.
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