Trail Counter Report 2024

Data collection shows strong use in our 10th year.

In the summer of 2024, RCR placed and monitored 24 trail counters in the Emerald Mountain, Buffalo Pass, Spring Creek and Core Trail areas. Of these, 18 were infrared (captures most movement) and 6 were magnetic (captures mountain bikes – or the occasional swinging trail
tool). Counters process data on the quantity of users throughout the season and provide valuable information to land management partners, helping make decisions related to focus areas and priorities. The counter program is funded by the the City of Steamboat in partnership with Routt County Riders. Counters have been placed starting in 2014, installed on a rolling basis as trail inventory increases and our usage patterns require new or updated monitoring.