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feature ahead. Use the filter at the head of the trail to —1511—.''"41111111111161M10. represent the difficulty level of the most difficult fea- ^0►, ture in the main flow of the trail, and use filters on ', optional lines to represent the difficulty of that option. %:' ` "" A -- > 1 For example, elevated features like log rides or ladder ' ;* E - bridges can have difficult entrances that cause less- ' skilled riders to stop or fumble before the feature gets 2 . = very high off the ground. *A,. - Choke points can also be used as filters, forcing 8 .,, `" *`'` - users to confront signage or get a good look at a tech- Create rougher sections of trail to control speed, nical feature or difficult section of the trail. Using provide challenge, and increase surface durability. such a filter helps avoid situations where the user is surprised by the terrain ahead. the trail tread.Another texturing technique involves the placement of logs and log pyramids. Rock is preferred over wood for trail texturing because it is more durable and predictable. Of course, it is important to provide a , clear sightline and gradual transition approaching an --` ---413015W"— area of rough surface texture. Slowly increasing the - ,,�� .r roughness will help users make the change. g . 14, _ "'-.� =' cp Use Gateways to Filter Visitors A trail filter,also referred to as a gateway or qualifier,is Provide for skill progression by offering trails and Ifeatures of various difficulty levels. (Burns Lake, a high-skill, low-consequence obstacle that demon- British Columbia) strates the difficulty of the upcoming trail or feature. When entrances to technical trails and features are made more difficult, riders who are insufficiently Provide for Skill Progression skilled are warned that the trail is above their skill For many mountain bikers, skill improvement is a big level,and they'll proceed more cautiously or turn back. reason they ride.Meeting this need is both a short-and Design the filters to represent,with reduced con- long-term task for trail managers. In the short term, sequences, the difficulty level of the trail or technical managers should try to provide trails of various diffi- ;; culty levels. In the long term, they can prepare for progression by creating management plans that allow - `, new trails, ,skill parks,the addition of technical features '' to trailsor revamping existing features to keep the -� challenge fresh. u, " ` 1 If it's not possible to offer trails for each skill level, 41 it don't fret. Riders love multiple lines of different diffi- .' "°''' ' culty on the same trail and they'll return many times to master the route. Even a single technical trail fea- .. r Y ture can be designed with three or four different lines. Riders will also find their own ways to increase chal- Provide tough features at the beginning of difficult lenge by creatively tackling new lines, combining fea- trails so users know what to expect. (Santos, Florida) tures, or changing direction. 236 How to Design Challenging pails