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County examines Heritage Trails usage decline and considers targeted fee options to support mountain‑bike trail maintenance
Summary
Staff briefed the committee on Heritage Trails usage and revenue declines in 2025 compared with 2024 and discussed potential targeted fee options — for example, higher daily fees or a mountain-bike pass — to raise funds for trail maintenance. Staff emphasized partnership with Metro Mountain Bikers and recommended further analysis, outreach and a
Washington County budget and parks staff told the committee July 17 that Heritage Trails usage and revenue are tracking below 2024 levels year to date and that the county is exploring targeted fee strategies to support construction and maintenance of mountain‑bike trails. Budget staff said overall park revenues and daily exits recorded by cameras are down for 2025 compared with 2024; staff…
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