The first phase of a comprehensive statewide trail map, a key component of Governor Hickenlooper’s Colorado the Beautiful initiative is now available online as work continues to complete the project.
Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) put a preview of the project, called the Colorado Trail System (CTS), online demonstrates the power of providing easy access to public recreational information to more readily connect people with the outdoors.
A preview of CTS can be viewed at http://cpw.state.co.us/cts.
CTS is making tracks to connect people, trails, and technology while promoting and enhancing Colorado’s world-class system of recreational trails through targeted, curated content in a geographic context for a wide variety of outdoor enthusiasts. A dynamic and accessible tool, CTS makes public trail data from across management jurisdictions available to anyone looking to get out and enjoy Colorado’s amazing and beautiful trails. CTS is a statewide effort, in collaboration with local, state and federal trail managers and support staff. The map will grow, enhance, connect, and market statewide outdoor recreation resources. CPW has invested in the development of an online platform to display recreational data, but the power of the map is driven by the data inside it.
In the coming months, CPW contact every local government in the state to offer them the ability to integrate their trail information into this system.
A beta launch of CTS is slated for the Fall of 2016, and a full launch is planned for Spring 2017.
Learn more about Hickenlooper’s Colorado the Beautiful initiative. Learn more about the outdoor industry at the Outdoor Industry Recreation Office. Find outdoor recreation opportunities at Colorado Parks and Wildlife.