Just wondering if there is any update on this project? Every once in a while I hear how cool the trails will be but then no news for weeks and weeks.
Any news? At all?

2:58 mark: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8yIt5TxAGc

http://www.edmondsun.com/news/city-manager-gives-trail-updates/article_c4b1d896-668e-11e7-8b69-8bed4fbf0152.html

“We could have a trail open that you could only get to from one end which would be from the lake,” Commons said.

So they built a trail that no one can access except from the lake end, which I believe will require payment of a fee to enter and park. Really? They didn't think of this before now? How does that even happen?

“We could have a trail open that you could only get to from one end which would be from the lake,” Commons said.

So they built a trail that no one can access except from the lake end, which I believe will require payment of a fee to enter and park. Really? They didn't think of this before now? How does that even happen?

That's a little ridiculous. I hope they don't just leave it at that. There should be a solution.

Obviously that's not their intent. There have been ownership changes, and ODOT issues, as mentioned in the article. I think it's good they're trying to be up front, that when it opens it won't be perfect. It'll still be a work in progress.

Any update on this?

Any update on this?

City manager's report from Tuesday indicated they hoped the trail would be open in October. But we've heard that before. Let's hope!

City manager's report from Tuesday indicated they hoped the trail would be open in October. But we've heard that before. Let's hope!

Thanks for the info.

Also, do you if it's still the plan to only have one access point to the trails and that being at the lake?

Thanks for the info.

Also, do you if it's still the plan to only have one access point to the trails and that being at the lake?

https://youtu.be/1IoSZag7TjY?t=2m39s

https://youtu.be/1IoSZag7TjY?t=2m39s

Great info. Thanks.

Edmond announced on Twitter yesterday that the trail will open Thanksgiving day.

The long-awaited opening of Spring Creek Trail to the public is set for Thursday, November 23rd. At this time, users can only access the trail from Arcadia Lake’s Spring Creek Park located at 7200 East 15th Street.

“We are excited for this trail to open,” said Parks and Recreation Director Craig Dishman. “It has been a long process completing this trail, but we are positive that residents will enjoy walking, running and biking in a beautiful, secluded setting. We will have a formal dedication in Spring 2018.”

The 3.1 mile long pathway runs west from Spring Creek Park at Arcadia Lake to I-35. The eighteen foot wide trail has dedicated lanes for both cycling and running/walking.

To access the trail, residents can enter Spring Creek Park on 15th Street, but will not be charged a fee if only accessing the trail. Signage and flyers will direct users to parking and the trailhead.

In 2018, the trail will receive two new trailheads at Integris Medical Center and at Fox Lake Trail on the west side of I-35. The trail will also connect to the proposed future Arcadia Lake Trail that will loop around the lake. The eighteen mile long Arcadia Lake Trail will be privately funded and does not have a current timeline for construction.

The Spring Creek Trail was constructed at a cost of $3,225,500 with Rudy Construction as the contractor for the project. For more information on the City of Edmond’s trails, please visit http://edmondparks.com

Went out and walked the first mile with the wife, daughter and dog. There were a ton of folks out walking, running and biking. It's really an impressive thing. I plan to run the whole thing this weekend. Some pics from today:

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Does anyone know if there are any road crossing? Even though it is on the short side, could make a nice bike loop if there are no crossings.

No road crossings at all. I did run the whole thing Sunday. It's only 2.4 miles, not the 3.1 the city keeps saying. I suspect the 3.1 may include the trail behind wal mart - if you include that, there would be one road crossing at Fox Lake Lane, but that connection is not built. The trail goes under I-35 to the west side of the west service road and dead ends. You have to turn around and go back.

Yeah, I ran the first ~1.25 miles today. It is a very nice trail. Still not Tulsa River Parks, but the best trail in OKC. The lack of road crossing will make it nicer too.

They did have a sign posted that made it sound like they plan on charging to use the trail in the future? The sign said an annual pass will be $20/yr. If true that is sad. Bad enough that Edmond can't support Arcadia Lake without charging as much as an annual pass for all National Parks with far stricter rules, but now they are also going to charge for trails? Maybe instead of expanding roads that are no where near capacity into massive boulevards the city could show some love to quality of life improvements and sustainment of them.

They did have a sign posted that made it sound like they plan on charging to use the trail in the future? .

I doubt they could do this since the trail will have a Western Connection that is not in the lake park. I agree it would be stupid to try.

I bet the $20 will be for Edmond residents only, not the ones across the line in Oklahoma county or OKC. Right now only Edmond residents can buy lake passes. (note a lot of people with Edmond addresses live in Okc)

I bet the $20 will be for Edmond residents only, not the ones across the line in Oklahoma county or OKC. Right now only Edmond residents can buy lake passes. (note a lot of people with Edmond addresses live in Okc)

I checked with the city and was told that there are no plans to charge for trail access now or in the future after the other access points open. The people that work at the lake gate will be responsible for determining who is a trail only user vs somebody using other things at the lake.

Here is the image I was talking about. Reading it again, with what you all said. I think they must be talking about a pedestrian pass for Arcadia Lake, not for the trail. But it is written pretty poorly and the only way a pedestrian pass would help you is if you entered the park on the trail and stuck around for awhile.

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This is one of my big problems with Arcadia Lake's charging. They have a different pass, with a different price for everything.

I ran the trail again today, only a few other people out there. But man it is nice. I am really looking forward to the other trail heads opening because it'll make it easier for me to go after work.

I ran the trail again today, only a few other people out there. But man it is nice. I am really looking forward to the other trail heads opening because it'll make it easier for me to go after work.

I'm looking forward to the other trail heads opening up so that brutal hill is not right at the end...:mad:

https://www.edmondsun.com/news/local_news/spring-target-date-for-trail-extension-opening/article_b60543b6-2f17-11e9-bdfc-97f2d3fc0a6a.html

The Integris end is essentially open. I've already used it twice. It's very nice. Takes the trail to almost exactly 2.5 miles each way. And it puts that %$Y^%$## hill in the middle, not at the end.

Anyone know the status of the trail being extended to completely encircle Lake Arcadia?

I know there have been private fundraising efforts.

^^^ I too am curious about this.

Here are two recently approved additions:

Connection of Spring Creek to Fox Lake and OnCue to Mercy.
agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11780&rev=0&id=&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=12&beg_meetyr=2018&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

Route 66 trail from Midwest Boulevard to Post Road.
agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11808&rev=0&id=&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=12&beg_meetyr=2018&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

Does this new extension go under the high way yet, or is that still in the future?

Here are two recently approved additions:

Connection of Spring Creek to Fox Lake and OnCue to Mercy.
agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11780&rev=0&id=&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=12&beg_meetyr=2018&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

Route 66 trail from Midwest Boulevard to Post Road.
agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11808&rev=0&id=&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=12&beg_meetyr=2018&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

Those links aren't working. Could you post a different link or instructions for finding them?

This is from the City of Edmond (http://edmondok.com/DocumentCenter/View/5139/City-of-Edmond-Project-List---February-2019) "Projects under Design":


Route 66 Trail: 2.44 mile ODOT-led project that will run from Midwest Blvd to
Post Rd near Route 66 (2nd St.). Design will be complete in winter 2018. No
timeline yet on construction.


I-35 Frontage Road Trails: One section would provide a side path trail from
Mercy Health Center to 15th. Another section would provide a path from Fox Lake
Trail to the Spring Creek Trail. These projects will receive funding assistance from
ODOT for construction. The projects should be bid by ODOT in April 2019. Once
a bid is selected a construction timeline will follow.

Recently Completed Projects:


Spring Creek Trail: West side of I-35 between 2nd & 15th to Spring Creek Park at
Arcadia Lake. 2.5 mile trail, 18 feet wide, separate lanes for cyclists and
pedestrians. Opened Thanksgiving 2017.

Projects under construction:


Integris Trail: Quarter of a mile trail to connect to Spring Creek Trail. It will be
accessible by parking in the Integris parking lot, located on the east side of the I-35
frontage road between 2nd & 15th. Construction began in September 2018 and will
last 120 days. Open spring 2019


Spring Creek Trail Extension & Parking Lot: Located near the fare booth on
15th & Midwest Blvd. Both the extension and parking lot will allow access to
Spring Creek Trail without having to go through the fare booth. Construction
began in September 2018 and will last 120 days. Open spring 2019.

Those links aren't working. Could you post a different link or instructions for finding them?

Sorry about that. Let's try again.

http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11780&rev=0&id=0&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=1&beg_meetyr=2019&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11808&rev=0&id=0&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=1&beg_meetyr=2019&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

I-35 Frontage Road Trails: One section would provide a side path trail from
Mercy Health Center to 15th. Another section would provide a path from Fox Lake
Trail to the Spring Creek Trail. These projects will receive funding assistance from
ODOT for construction. The projects should be bid by ODOT in April 2019. Once
a bid is selected a construction timeline will follow.
Once this part gets done, usage should go way up. As it is now, most of Edmond is cutoff from these trails. Once these access points are done then people will be able to bike to the trails from any of the several surrounding neighborhoods. As it is now, you'd have to bike down rte 66 (not recommended) or load up your bike and drive to the trails which makes the trails lose part of their appeal. Really, these access points should have been done a long time ago.

I'm curious about this trail:


Creek Bend Trail: 1.2 miles from west side of Spring Creek Trail to Coltrane. ACOG funding is being provided. Initial design work is complete. Right of Way
acquisition will begin soon. No timeline yet on construction.

I'm guessing it will follow Spring Creek to Coltrane? It would be nice to see Edmond go big and pass a larger bond package to get these projects built sooner than waiting until we are too old to even use these trails.

It's so pretty out there.

These trails have the potential to be a great system and asset to the entire area.

^^^I agree. If somehow they could connect it to OKC trails on dedicated trails, it would be incredible.

Sorry about that. Let's try again.

http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11780&rev=0&id=0&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=1&beg_meetyr=2019&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

http://agenda.edmondok.com:8085/agenda_publish.cfm?dsp=agm&seq=11808&rev=0&id=0&form_type=AG_MEMO&beg_meetmth=1&beg_meetyr=2019&end_meetmth=2&end_meetyr=2019&mt=ALL&sstr=trail&dept=ALL&hartkeywords=&sortby=f.form_num,%20f.rev_num&fp=ADVSRCH&StartRow=1

Thanks,

It'd be really nice if the city put out a map of all of this (I am sure they have, but I can't find it). It sounds like there is going to end up being enough trails soon to actually be enough to really make it worth taking the bike out there.

Thanks,

It'd be really nice if the city put out a map of all of this (I am sure they have, but I can't find it). It sounds like there is going to end up being enough trails soon to actually be enough to really make it worth taking the bike out there.

Not sure if this is what you're looking for..

https://edmondok.com/DocumentCenter/View/3130/PARKS-TRAIL-MAPS?bidId=

Not sure if this is what you're looking for..

https://edmondok.com/DocumentCenter/View/3130/PARKS-TRAIL-MAPS?bidId=

Thanks, that is pretty decent. Doesn't have the route 66 trail though.

Thanks, that is pretty decent. Doesn't have the route 66 trail though.I added some of these to Google Maps. There is no map that I have seen, so this is a rough estimate.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1iIzpOj8dBfTcpeuL_3so1z7mJyc&ll=35.647353585110665%2C-97.41227389205494&z=15

I added some of these to Google Maps. There is no map that I have seen, so this is a rough estimate.

https://www.google.com/maps/d/edit?hl=en&mid=1iIzpOj8dBfTcpeuL_3so1z7mJyc&ll=35.647353585110665%2C-97.41227389205494&z=15

Cool thanks, That'll be nice.

At one time the city had a plan to build trails that followed the major creeks on the east side of I-35. I was wondering how that would work with some folks having houses close by or some folks having pastures with horses and cows.

Any update on the trail underpass at I-35 and Integris trailhead? I've been on it last month and it seems like the west side of the underpass is just vegetation.
And who is handling trailhead signage? City of Edmond? Parks and Rec? The Integris trailhead desperately needs signage.

I noticed some heavy equipment on the west side of the I-35 service road just north of BWW over the weekend. It seems like they're smoothing things out to finally connect the trail up to Fox Lake Lane.

October Edmond city manager report claims they are just waiting on some elevation issues and then can resume work on this I35 underpass. They anticipate it is all done with the Fox lane section by Spring 2020.

Any updates on the trails surrounding Arcadia Lake? Driving down 2nd street I can see from the road that what looks like new sections of trails on the north side of the lake have been completed but I don't know if they're open to bikes yet or not. And the city of Edmond website is no help at all. The info there is dated and appears to be from 2017. I've looked online but haven't found any new or up-to-date info on the trails.

TIA

Hey Traxx, FYI, they have a project tracker that is updated once a month. Upon grabbing this link I discovered something I haven’t seen yet which is an interactive map so that must be new. Anyways here is the link:

http://edmondok.com/DocumentCenter/View/5139/City-of-Edmond-Project-List---May-2020?bidId=

To answer your question I do believe that will be tied into future extensions of the trail. Not sure what the status of the other segments are but the one being built near 2nd is an OkDOT project, oddly enough. I think Edmond is focusing on a new trail from Fox Lake following Spring Creek to Coltrane.

You can also watch the City Manager's monthly report on YouTube. This month's report showed some drone video of the new trail section along 2nd street.

https://youtu.be/gMZw9-0ZHys

Interestingly, the trail is an ODOT project, but was mostly funded by the City.

I haven't been able to find out anything about the last two miles of the Spring Creek Trail from I-35 to Hafer. I wonder if it will ever get built, especially through Fox Lake. With the trail behind WalMart now connected and the sidewalk improvements going on down 15th, I wonder if that will be the route instead. If so, that's too bad.

Good information. Thanks.

It would be great if they would put in more complete sidewalks/paths in the area. As it is now, it's kind of hit and miss and disjointed. If you live in Fox Lake, that's great for you. You can get to the trails very easily. But if you're coming from one of the surrounding neighborhoods, there's no safe way to get to the trails. I know there are signs saying share the road but when you're riding your bike down 2nd street, it doesn't feel safe at all.

They need to redo second street. It needs to be widened to six lanes and protected bike lanes where possible.

This weekend, rode from downtown OKC up to Walmart on 15th, rode the trail behind it and then Spring Creek. VERY nice trail, highly recommend. Looking forward to if they ever get a lake loop done or if they connect it to central Edmond.

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Update on the city trail network:


SPOTLIGHT: City’s trail system on a long journey of connecting Edmond
Nationwide, the use of alternative forms of transportation, such as bicycling, is gaining momentum for a variety of reasons. It serves as a health-conscious choice for individuals, fosters community bonding through recreational activities, and contributes to improved air quality. This shift towards a more bicycle-friendly infrastructure is a testament to the growing recognition of cycling’s numerous benefits.

The City of Edmond has a rich history of promoting bicycling, leading to a comprehensive planning approach for new bicycle infrastructure. Factors like travel patterns, collision data, equitable alternatives, costs and environmental impacts are all considered when working toward projects to maintain, enhance and expand the trails systems around Edmond.

“Edmond residents continue to recognize the importance of having easy access to active mobility modes,” said Ken Bryan, long-range planner for the City of Edmond. “In 2022, people said the pedestrian network and the bicycle network were their highest priorities for improvement and challenged the City to embed these priorities into the community’s mobility planning efforts and projects.”

Edmond TrailsEdmond’s journey toward a comprehensive trail plan began in 1980 with the construction of the first 1½-mile trail at Hafer Park. This was followed by the addition of 2½-miles at Mitch Park in 1994. As Edmond continued to grow and develop, the demand for a well-planned community trail network increased among its residents.

The 1999 Edmond Trails and Sidewalk Master Plan laid out a comprehensive network of trails and bicycle/pedestrian corridors for the city. In 2002, the Trails Plan Map was incorporated into Edmond Plan III, the City’s comprehensive land use plan. The genesis of this plan can be traced back to “Tomorrow’s Edmond: A Community Dialog,” a document that was the outcome of strategic planning sessions held in 1995 and 1996.

“Tomorrow’s Edmond” outlined several goals, one of which was fostering a “Connected Citizenry.” The most favored method for achieving this was through the establishment of a community-wide network of pedestrian and bicycling paths. Also important was traffic design and planning. Other key objectives included identifying development opportunities and creating neighborhood parks.

The 1999 Edmond Trails and Sidewalk Master Plan aimed to enhance community access to outdoor resources by establishing a network of off-road multi-purpose trails. It addressed the trail needs related to recreation, transportation and economic pursuits and identified 37 corridors throughout Edmond that would be developed over 15 years, which gave birth to a network of City trails that traverse geographically diverse hotspots in Edmond.

The Fink Park trail stretches for 1¼ miles, connecting Fink Park south of UCO with Hafer Park on Bryant Ave. The Mitch Park/Coffee Creek Trails offer a more extensive journey encompassing 6½ miles. The Fox Lake Trail provides a shorter 1-mile route at 15th Street and I-35 and connects with the Spring Creek Trail, which traverses underneath I-35, leading to Arcadia Lake. The Spring Creek Trail measures 3 miles and will soon connect to another existing scenic 3-mile route along Route 66.

Then, in 2013 a significant development was Edmond’s first bicycle lanes installed along both sides of University Drive, totaling 2 miles between 2nd Street and Chowing Avenue.

Altogether, the number of bicycle and pedestrian facilities implemented, aside from residential sidewalks and mountain biking, totals approximately 33⅓ miles. The number of shared lane markings total 14 miles, and neighborhood trails total approximately 3 miles. The current focus is on paved trails, protected bike lanes and wayfinding for urban commuters.

The City’s vision for a comprehensive trails system has truly transformed the city’s landscape, making it more accessible and enjoyable for everyone.

In 2012 the Edmond Bicycle Master Plan was published, aimed at helping the Master Plan Goal: Increase the number of people bicycling while minimizing the number of crashes involving bicycles by providing safe, comfortable and efficient bicycling conditions, and increasing public awareness and acceptance of bicycles on Edmond streets.

Spring Creek TrailFast-forward to October 2022 when City Council adopted the EdmondShift Mobility Plan where bicycle infrastructure planning was fully integrated into the City’s transportation planning efforts. EdmondShift is a comprehensive strategic plan that updates and modernizes the City’s mobility network plans, policies and investment decisions. Bicycle infrastructure is now receiving the same consideration as vehicular infrastructure.

More recent developments for bicycle infrastructure are equally promising. This year, the City was awarded $3 million from ODOT for trail improvements around Lake Arcadia, which will connect many parks in the area, and was awarded $320,000 through ACOG to connect Vista Lane to Hafer Park. This trail will provide easier access for residents on the north side of the park.

Moreover, the recently completed Ayers Bike Lanes on the east and west sides of the UCO campus will be extended to the east end of KickingBird Road, thanks to a grant from the Association of Central Oklahoma Governments (ACOG). The City is also almost ready to start working on Phase 1 of the Creek Bend Trail which will connect trails on the east side of I-35 to Coltrane Road. That trail will be 1¼ miles in length.

Among other grant-funded projects are:

SH66 Trail from Post to Westminster: $1 million in grant funds with a $837,000 match from the City for the 1-mile project.
Route 66 Trail Connector-Midwest Boulevard to Spring Creek: $1 million in grant funds with a $2.3 million match from the City for a 1⅘ miles project.

Spring Creek Trail to Carl Reherman Park: $1 million in grant funds with a $1.8 million match from the City for the 2-mile project.
Bicycle Wayfinding Signage: $105,009 in grant funds with a $45,004 match from the City.
The future of bicycle planning in Edmond remains promising. The inception of a Mobility Commission, the unwavering dedication of an active Bicycle Committee, and the continued commitment from City staff are all converging to ensure transportation alternatives are not just an afterthought, but a priority. This includes meticulous planning and implementation of a comprehensive bicycle network, as well as seizing strategic opportunities that may involve the development community.

But the heart of these initiatives is the community itself. The participation and involvement of Edmond’s citizens are the driving force behind these efforts, reflecting the vision for “Tomorrow’s Edmond.” This vision is not just about creating a city that moves, but a city that moves together, towards a future where every journey is an experience, and every destination is just the beginning of another adventure.

“Our trails system creates a healthy gateway for people to traverse the city and connect with nature up close, as well as with each other,” said Darrell A. Davis, Mayor of Edmond and an avid cyclist. “But, beyond the obvious health benefits, our growing trails system is an attraction for the people visiting Edmond and beyond. It promotes connectivity both in our community and with Oklahoma City and communities around the region. It’s a worthwhile investment that was needed both for today and for the benefits it will provide in the future.”


- https://www.edmondok.gov/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1078

One of the big things that has been overlooked is to have decent sidewalks from 2nd to past 33rd st and all along 2nd/Edmond rd that folks can walk/bike. Also 15 ths and 33rd st from Sooner to say Sante Fe. This would make a huge difference too.

One of the big things that has been overlooked is to have decent sidewalks from 2nd to past 33rd st and all along 2nd/Edmond rd that folks can walk/bike. Also 15 ths and 33rd st from Sooner to say Sante Fe. This would make a huge difference too.
Your concerns about second street sidewalks are being addressed. There is a big project to completely make the stretch from I-35 to downtown ADA compliant and make the system complete by filling in gaps. Should start this year, IIRC.

This is a lot of very good improvements for one year. It's very exciting. It shows the importance of the Edmond Shift Mobility plan getting approved in 2022.

So the best I can tell, they have funding for trail extensions around Arcadia and from Fox Lake to Coltrane Rd. So the only portion missing, that would connect Arcadia Lake to Fink Park and beyond, is Coltrane Rd. to Hafer Park? I would assume this would be a priority in the near future with it being the last stretch to connect everything. It should be a great asset once thats done.

So the best I can tell, they have funding for trail extensions around Arcadia and from Fox Lake to Coltrane Rd. So the only portion missing, that would connect Arcadia Lake to Fink Park and beyond, is Coltrane Rd. to Hafer Park? I would assume this would be a priority in the near future with it being the last stretch to connect everything. It should be a great asset once thats done.

There is access through the Chimney Hill Neighborhood to Hafer, so even without the trail, you should be able to get there without biking/walking/running on a major street. Not the best solution, and the Spring Creek trail being complete is needed, but it is doable.

I was looking at the trails website the other day. It appears it hasn't been updated since about 2018. Really annoying they will spend millions on new trails, but won't spend $500 putting the information on the website.