National Park Service Trail Project Form

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Project Name*

NCTA Chapter

Is this a new project submittal or an updated project submittal?

New
Updated

Chapter Preferred Project Order

Preferred Project Order*

Considering all the projects your Chapter submitted, how would you order this project? For example, if your Chapter submitted 6 projects, and this project is deemed the most valuable, this project would be 1 out of 6. If this project is of great value, but is not deemed the most valuable of them all, it may be project 2 out of 6 or 3 out of 6. Each submitted project should have its own unique order. Numeric entry only.

Project Description

Project Leader Name*

First Last

Project Leader Email

Project Leader Phone

Desired Project Start Date

You can select the first day of the month in which you estimate the project implementation will start.

Project Purpose*

New Trail
Trail Relocation
Linear Trail Structure (Puncheon, Boardwalk, Bridge, etc.)
Amenity (Campsite, Shelter, Parking, etc.)

Length (miles)

Numeric entry only.

Length (feet)

Numeric entry only.

Structures

If there are structures associated with the new or relocated trail, what are they? (puncheon, boardwalk, etc.)

Reason(s) for implementation.*

Trail Degradation
Land Manager Direction
Erosion/Water Mitigation
Route improvement (scenic , recreational or interpretive)
Illegal/Conflicting Use
Change in Ownership Permissions
Eliminate Roadwalk
Other

Other, please explain

Known Project Deadlines

For example, a grant deadline or permit expiration.

Project Description

Provide any additional details for project understanding. If there is a Known Project Deadline, explain the reason for the deadline (for example, a grant deadline or permit expiration).

Project Location

If the centerline for your project exists on NCTA’s online map, use the NCTA's online map to create a project map ("share my current extent link" at https://northcountryt1.wpenginepowered.com/the-trail/trail-map-and-downloads/). If your project does not exist on NCTA’s online map, please upload a map drawing, photo, screen capture or GPS data that shows the estimated line your proposed trail would follow. Refer to the Trail Project Form Tutorial for more information on map creation and upload.

State

NCTA’s Online Map

Use the NCTA's Online map to create a "Share my current extent link" https://northcountryt1.wpenginepowered.com/the-trail/trail-map-and-downloads/

Upload a map

Please upload a map drawing, photo, or screen capture that shows the estimated line your proposed trail would follow. JPG, PDF, and PNG file types are accepted.

Accepted file types: jpg, pdf, png, Max. file size: 50 MB.

GPS Data

Do you have GPS data for this project? If yes, please email the GIS/GPS data (SHP, GPX, or KML) to your state's Regional Trail Coordinator directly.

Yes
No

Project Coordinates

Use the NCTA's Online map measure tool to to determine geographic coordinates (Decimal Degrees) for the center of your project area. https://northcountryt1.wpenginepowered.com/the-trail/trail-map-and-downloads/

Latitude*

Longitude*

Land Management

Ownership*

Federal
State
County
Local
Private

Landowner or Land Manager Agreements, Support, or Concurrence

Is there landowner or land manager agreement(s), support, or concurrence for all landowners or land managers involved?

Yes
No

Landowner Land Manager Agreements, Support, or Concurrence (continued)

If needed, explain the landowner or land manager agreement(s), support, or concurrence

Land Management Agency(ies) and/or Landowner Name(s)*

Land Management Contact(s) - Email(s)

Land Management Contact(s) - Phone(s)

Known or potential site concerns or issues:

For example, wetlands, sensitive stream or riparian area, flooding concerns or safety concerns (roadwalk, etc).

Known permit or approval needs and status:

For example: NEPA, wetland or water crossing permit, approval for use or presence of cultural/historical features.

North Country Trail Association

Volunteer Trail Projects

Chapter Preferred Project Order

Project Description

Project Location

Project Coordinates

Land Management