2013 Forest Service Trail Accessibility Guidelines (FSTAG)

Designed Use.

The “Managed Use” of a trail that requires the most demanding design, construction, and maintenance parameters. In conjunction with the applicable “Trail Class,” designed use determines which design parameters will apply to a trail. It is an FTDS term for the intended use that controls the geometric design of a trail and determines the level to which it should be maintained. There is only one “Designed Use” per trail or trail segment.