Trails and Byways

Last updated on 9/6/2024 3:28:34 PM.

Overview

The trails data set is represented by seven individual layers in WFDSS:

National Historic Trails

• Includes all federally designated National Historic Trails which preserve historic routes of exploration, struggle and military action.
• Sources: NPS, USGS Trails Database

National Scenic Trails

• Includes all federally designated National Scenic Trails which are intended to showcase the nations beauty and natural resources.
• Sources: NPS, North Country Trail Association

National Recreation Trails Trailheads

• Includes all federally designated National Recreation Trailheads. Complete trail data is not available; therefore, only trailhead data is provided. There are over 1,300 land and water based trails designated due to their exceptional access to recreational opportunities for communities across the country.
• Source: American Trails

US Fish and Wildlife Service Local Refuge Trails

• This layer includes public trails on USFWS lands.
• Source: USFWS Trails

US Forest Service Trails

• Provides location data for all National Forest System trails.
• Source: USFS Trails

USGS - All Trails

• This “all trails” layer captures trail segments across the country including nationally designated trails, USFS Trails, USFWS Trails and state and locally managed trails. This trails data varies in coverage across the country and is not an authoritative list. Information provided in this layer should be supplemented with local maps and resources.
• Source: USGS Trails Database

National Scenic Byways

• These national roads are designated for possessing at least one of the six recognized “intrinsic qualities” including scenic, recreational, historical, natural, cultural or archeological features.
• Source: DOT

Data Input

Minor edits were performed on the data to ensure a consistent format across layers. The attributes of each source data set were manipulated to ensure that the trail name and type were included for each line segment. The data were dissolved in such a way as to ensure that a consistent segment length was maintained. This will ensure that the data perform well within the application when copying or downloading a segment of line.

The trails data are not available for download/copy however, you can view feature information for these layers using the identify button on the maps.

The overall accuracy of these data varies across the layers and is due to the fact that each data set was created at various scales. These data are intended to be used for strategic planning only and should not be used to make tactical decisions on the ground. Always verify specific trail locations with local knowledge.

The overall accuracy of these data varies across the layers and is due to the fact that each data set was created at various scales. These data are intended to be used for strategic planning only and should not be used to make tactical decisions on the ground. Always verify specific trail locations with local knowledge.

Data Information

Sources:	NPS National Trails System USFWS Geospatial Services USDA Forest Service Enterprise Data Warehouse USGS Trails Database American Trails North Country Trail Association DOT
Extent:	National

Trails GIS Team Contacts

The WFDSS application is "data rich". It requires data which is spatially oriented and graphically displays information to support wildland fire and other natural resource decisions. Due to the type and number of interagency spatial data sets required in April 2009 an interagency GIS Team was formed to provide data support for WFDSS. This Team is responsible for acquiring, consolidating, and validating their agency spatial and tabular data. In addition this team developed and maintained communications among local, regional, and national agency personnel to improve the collection process and provide explicit guidance on data needs. The members of the WFDSS GIS Team are:

Table 1: WFDSS GIS Team Contacts

WFMRD&A Amanda Rumsey Data Scientist 208.830.0160 send email	WFMRD&A Jonah Vaughan GIS Specialist 406.531.4702 send email	WFMRD&A Susan McClendon GIS Specialist 208.258.4244 send email
BLM - AFS Jennifer L. Jenkins GIS Specialist 907.356.5587 send email	BLM - NIFC Julie Osterkamp Natural Resource Specialist 801.520.8702 send email	BIA - NIFC Joseph Kafka Fire Management Specialist 208.387.5572 send email
NPS - NIFC Skip Edel Fire - GIS Program Lead 303.969.2947 send email	USFS - NIFC Cole Belongie Data Coordinator 208.488.5246 send email	USFWS - NIFC Andrew Bailey National Fire Planner 208-387-5345 send email