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Committee reviews Heritage Trails usage, considers targeted fee options for mountain-bike users

5430322 · July 18, 2025
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Summary

Washington County staff reported year-to-date declines in Heritage Trails visitation and revenue compared with 2024 and the committee discussed possible targeted fee options — including a higher daily charge at Heritage Trails, a separate mountain-bike pass, or resident/nonresident differentials — to support trail building and maintenance.

Washington County staff presented a usage and revenue briefing for Heritage Trails and the committee discussed options for addressing lower-than-expected 2025 revenue, including targeted fee mechanisms for mountain-bike users.

Jamie Ludovic (chief community development officer) said staff prepared the report after noticing that park enterprise revenue and visitation in 2025 is tracking below 2024 across parks. Camera-collected exit…

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