This article reviews the scientific literature on trail erosion and the magnitude of the erosive
processes that occur on mountain trails due to recreational activities, mainly due to hiking …

Protected areas (PAs) provide many important recreational, social, and economic benefits
that are largely dependent on their ability to sustain visitation. Trail networks are a critical …

Natural-surfaced trail systems are an important infrastructure component providing a means
for accessing remote protected natural area destinations. The condition and usability of trails …

This study documented land degradation resulting from initial trail development and further
high‐intensity touristic activity in a high‐altitude setting (> 4000 m asl) in the Andes. Peru's …

This research investigates the influence of layout and design on the severity of trail
degradation. Previous trail studies have been restricted by relatively small study areas which …

Although road erosion represents a threat to downstream water resources in many
geographical and land use settings, limited evidence exists on the importance of road …

Recreational activities may impose adverse impacts on the environment of natural
landscapes and protected areas owing to persistent tourist influx. Here, we use a …

Land-based activities, including deforestation, agriculture, and urbanisation, cause
increased erosion, reduced inland and coastal water quality, and subsequent loss or …

Growing demands for on-trail activities have aroused challenges of how to balance outdoor
recreation and protected area conservation. Unfortunately, most previous studies have …

Soil erosion on mountain trails threaten the sustainability of soils and vegetation. There is a
wide theoretical knowledge about the effects produced by mountain recreational activities …