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A web of recreation: The Utah Trail Network master plan aims to connect the state – including Utah Valley
Future generations of Utahns may enjoy a state where paved trails aren’t just recreation destinations that require traversing highly trafficked roadways to access, but a web of trails easily accessible from your front door. The Utah Department of Transportation released the Utah Trail Network master plan last week, rolling out a proposal that includes 2,600 miles of new paved trails and 500 miles of existing trails to connect 208 towns and cities across the state. As part of the proposal, 95% of Utahns would live within one mile of the Utah Trail Network. “We need to spend more ...