Cumberland Valley Rail Trail User Survey


In order to provide you with a high quality recreational experience, we are conducting a survey of trail users. Your cooperation in completing this survey will be greatly appreciated. One survey form per group, but please complete new surveys on future visits. Survey results will be kept anonymous. Do not include your name, address or similar identifying information.
In completing and submitting this survey, you are agreeing to release the included information to the Cumberland Valley Rails-to-Trails Council, Shippensburg University and the South Mountain Partnership. This project was financed in part by a grant from the Community Conservation Partnerships Program, Environmental Stewardship Fund, under the administration of the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources, Bureau of Recreation and Conservation. We are a partner of the South Mountain Partnership, an alliance of organization working to preserve and enhance the cultural and natural assets of the South Mountain Landscape in Central Pennsylvania. This project was awarded through the South Mountain Partnership with management oversight of the Appalachian Trail Conservancy. To learn more about the South Mountain Partnership visit www.southmountaincli.blogspot.com.

(1) What is your zip code? 

(2) How often, on average, do you use the trail?
Daily
3-5 times/week
1-2 times/week
Couple times/month
Once per month
Couple times/year
First time

(3) Please enter the number of members of your party in each gender and age group.


15 and under 16 to 25 26 to 39 40 to 64 65 and over
# of males

15 and under 16 to 25 26 to 39 40 to 64 65 and over
# of females

(4) Generally, when do you use the trail?
Weekdays
Weekends
Both

(5) What are your activities on the trail? (Check all that apply)
Walking
Biking
Running
Dog walking
Horseback riding
Skiing/Snowshoeing
Geocaching
Other

(6) How much time do you generally spend on the trail?
Under 30 minutes
30 minutes to 1 hour
1 to 2 hours
More than 2 hours

(7) Would you consider your use of the trail to be for… (Check all that apply)
Recreation
Health and exercise
Commuting
Athletic training
Other

(8) How did you find out about the trail?
Word of mouth
Bike shop
Parks department
Website
Saw trail/sign from the road
Newspaper
Visitors bureau
Geocaching
Athletic event
Other:

(9) Has your use of the trail influenced your purchase of (check all that apply):
Bike
Bike supplies
Auto accessories
Footwear
Clothing
Nothing

(10) Approximately how much did you spend on the above items in the past year?

(11) In conjunction with your most recent trip to the trail, did you purchase any of the following (check all that apply):
Beverages
Candy/Snack foods
Horse rental
Meal at a restaurant near trailhead
Nothing
Other:

(12) Approximately how much did you spend, per person, on the items above on your most recent visit?

(13) Did your visit to the trail involve an overnight stay?
Yes
No
If "Yes", please specify:
Type of accommodations
Number of nights
Approximate cost per night

(14) In your opinion, the maintenance of the trail is
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

(15) In your opinion, the safety and security of the trail is
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

(16) In your opinion, the cleanliness of the trail is
Excellent
Good
Fair
Poor

(17) What portion of the trail do you use most often?

Access Point: Other:

Approximate Turnaround Point:

(18) Any additional comments?