Keystone Trails Association Public Survey

Keystone Trails Association Strategic Planning Public Input Survey

Keystone Trails Association provides, protects, preserves, and promotes recreational hiking trails and hiking opportunities in Pennsylvania. We want to know more about Pennsylvania's hikers and what they want to ensure a safe and enjoyable hiking experience. This survey should take six minutes to complete.

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* 1. How much do you agree or disagree with the following statements related to the type of hiking experience you like to have?

	Strongly agree	Agree	Neither agree or disagree	Disagree	Strongly disagree
I enjoy solitude when hiking.	I enjoy solitude when hiking. Strongly agree	I enjoy solitude when hiking. Agree	I enjoy solitude when hiking. Neither agree or disagree	I enjoy solitude when hiking. Disagree	I enjoy solitude when hiking. Strongly disagree
I enjoy hiking with others.	I enjoy hiking with others. Strongly agree	I enjoy hiking with others. Agree	I enjoy hiking with others. Neither agree or disagree	I enjoy hiking with others. Disagree	I enjoy hiking with others. Strongly disagree
I am comfortable being in the wilderness alone.	I am comfortable being in the wilderness alone. Strongly agree	I am comfortable being in the wilderness alone. Agree	I am comfortable being in the wilderness alone. Neither agree or disagree	I am comfortable being in the wilderness alone. Disagree	I am comfortable being in the wilderness alone. Strongly disagree
I am willing to travel over an hour to go hiking.	I am willing to travel over an hour to go hiking. Strongly agree	I am willing to travel over an hour to go hiking. Agree	I am willing to travel over an hour to go hiking. Neither agree or disagree	I am willing to travel over an hour to go hiking. Disagree	I am willing to travel over an hour to go hiking. Strongly disagree
I enjoy connecting with wildlife.	I enjoy connecting with wildlife. Strongly agree	I enjoy connecting with wildlife. Agree	I enjoy connecting with wildlife. Neither agree or disagree	I enjoy connecting with wildlife. Disagree	I enjoy connecting with wildlife. Strongly disagree
I like the option of hiking with my pet.	I like the option of hiking with my pet. Strongly agree	I like the option of hiking with my pet. Agree	I like the option of hiking with my pet. Neither agree or disagree	I like the option of hiking with my pet. Disagree	I like the option of hiking with my pet. Strongly disagree
Costs to participate (travel, user fees, equipment) limit my ability to hike.	Costs to participate (travel, user fees, equipment) limit my ability to hike. Strongly agree	Costs to participate (travel, user fees, equipment) limit my ability to hike. Agree	Costs to participate (travel, user fees, equipment) limit my ability to hike. Neither agree or disagree	Costs to participate (travel, user fees, equipment) limit my ability to hike. Disagree	Costs to participate (travel, user fees, equipment) limit my ability to hike. Strongly disagree
I enjoy rugged, challenging trails.	I enjoy rugged, challenging trails. Strongly agree	I enjoy rugged, challenging trails. Agree	I enjoy rugged, challenging trails. Neither agree or disagree	I enjoy rugged, challenging trails. Disagree	I enjoy rugged, challenging trails. Strongly disagree
Trails need to have detailed maps and lots of signage.	Trails need to have detailed maps and lots of signage. Strongly agree	Trails need to have detailed maps and lots of signage. Agree	Trails need to have detailed maps and lots of signage. Neither agree or disagree	Trails need to have detailed maps and lots of signage. Disagree	Trails need to have detailed maps and lots of signage. Strongly disagree
Trail accessibility for people with disabilities should be a priority.	Trail accessibility for people with disabilities should be a priority. Strongly agree	Trail accessibility for people with disabilities should be a priority. Agree	Trail accessibility for people with disabilities should be a priority. Neither agree or disagree	Trail accessibility for people with disabilities should be a priority. Disagree	Trail accessibility for people with disabilities should be a priority. Strongly disagree
Losing cell phone coverage makes me apprehensive.	Losing cell phone coverage makes me apprehensive. Strongly agree	Losing cell phone coverage makes me apprehensive. Agree	Losing cell phone coverage makes me apprehensive. Neither agree or disagree	Losing cell phone coverage makes me apprehensive. Disagree	Losing cell phone coverage makes me apprehensive. Strongly disagree

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* 2. What excites you about your involvement with the hiking community? Please rate the importance of each of these activities to you.

	Very important	Somewhat important	Important	Slightly important	Not important
Trail Advocacy - protecting hiking trails and hiking experiences	Trail Advocacy - protecting hiking trails and hiking experiences Very important	Trail Advocacy - protecting hiking trails and hiking experiences Somewhat important	Trail Advocacy - protecting hiking trails and hiking experiences Important	Trail Advocacy - protecting hiking trails and hiking experiences Slightly important	Trail Advocacy - protecting hiking trails and hiking experiences Not important
Trail Protection - preserving trail corridors	Trail Protection - preserving trail corridors Very important	Trail Protection - preserving trail corridors Somewhat important	Trail Protection - preserving trail corridors Important	Trail Protection - preserving trail corridors Slightly important	Trail Protection - preserving trail corridors Not important
Trail Care - taking care of trails to keep them safe and free of obstacles	Trail Care - taking care of trails to keep them safe and free of obstacles Very important	Trail Care - taking care of trails to keep them safe and free of obstacles Somewhat important	Trail Care - taking care of trails to keep them safe and free of obstacles Important	Trail Care - taking care of trails to keep them safe and free of obstacles Slightly important	Trail Care - taking care of trails to keep them safe and free of obstacles Not important
Trail Club Support - services, activities, outings to support trail clubs	Trail Club Support - services, activities, outings to support trail clubs Very important	Trail Club Support - services, activities, outings to support trail clubs Somewhat important	Trail Club Support - services, activities, outings to support trail clubs Important	Trail Club Support - services, activities, outings to support trail clubs Slightly important	Trail Club Support - services, activities, outings to support trail clubs Not important
Trail Promotion - attending events and outings and helping others find trail information	Trail Promotion - attending events and outings and helping others find trail information Very important	Trail Promotion - attending events and outings and helping others find trail information Somewhat important	Trail Promotion - attending events and outings and helping others find trail information Important	Trail Promotion - attending events and outings and helping others find trail information Slightly important	Trail Promotion - attending events and outings and helping others find trail information Not important

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* 3. How do you use technology to support your hiking experiences? (check all that apply)

I use a fitness tracker (smart watch)

I use GPS to navigate through my hiking experience

I post my experiences to social media sites like Facebook, Instagram, You Tube

I access the internet to find places to go or read reviews

I use online trail maps / guides

I use apps that help me find people / to join an outing (Meetup)

I do not use technology

Other (please specify)

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* 4. What is the single most important thing hiking organizations could do to help you participate in hiking the trails in Pennsylvania?

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* 5. When seeking information on hiking trails in Pennsylvania, which do you use the most? (pick one)

Visitor or welcome centers

Newspaper or magazine articles

Friends / relatives / word of mouth

Travel guides

Maps / brochures

Email / text messages

Internet

Social media (Facebook, Instagram, YouTube)

Mobile / smart phone apps

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* 6. What are the reasons you do not go hiking? (check all that apply)

Too busy

Do not have anyone to participate with

Afraid of getting hurt

Afraid of getting lost

Hiking trails are too far away from my home

Lack the skills or ability

Poor health

Have a disability and no accessible hiking trails

Other (please specify)

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* 7. How many times have you engaged in hiking Pennsylvania trails in the past year?

More than 20 times

11 to 20 times

5 to 10 times

1 to 5 times

I have not hiked a trail in the past year

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* 8. How far are you willing to travel to hike a trail in Pennsylvania?

More than 50 miles

26 to 50 miles

11 to 25 miles

1 to 10 miles

Will only hike in my home community

I don't like to hike

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* 9. Are you with a trail club, trail running group, or trail Meetup group in Pennsylvania?

Yes

Other (please specify)

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* 10. Have you heard of Keystone Trails Association?

Yes

Not sure

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* 11. If you have heard of Keystone Trails Association, how did you hear about us?

Local hiking club

Social media

Visited our website

Other (please specify)

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* 12. What has been your involvement with Keystone Trails Association?

Member / donor

Attended a hiking event

Volunteered to support trail care

Purchased from our online store

Not involved with Keystone Trails Association

Other (please specify)

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* 13. Is there anything Keystone Trails Association could improve or offer with our services?

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* 14. Where do you live?

Pennsylvaia

New York

Maryland

Virginia

Delaware

Other (please specify)

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* 15. How would you describe where you live?

City

Suburb

Town

Rural area

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* 16. Gender

Female

Male

Non-Binary

A gender not listed here

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* 17. Age

Under 18

18-24

25-34

35-44

45-54

55-64

65+

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* 18. Ethnicity

White

Black or African American

Hispanic or Latino

Asian or Asian American

Multi-Racial

Other