REPORTS

The GMRPTC works with regional and statewide partners to conduct regular research on outdoor recreation in Greater Minnesota. Sharing this research with partners and the public helps them understand Minnesota’s recreation needs and best practices. The following key documents have been produced by the Commission or the Legacy Advisory Committee.
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LEGISLATIVE REPORTS and FUNDING RECOMMENDATIONS
​2015 Report
2016 Report
2017 Report
​2018 Report
​2019 Report
2020 Report
​2021 Report
2022 Report
2023 Report
2024 Report
​2025 Report *NEW
GMRPTC REPORTS AND RESEARCH
Development of the Greater Minnesota Regional System requires continued system planning and research. The following key documents have been produced by the Commission or the Legacy Advisory Committee.
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Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process - he guidebook is a comprehensive "how-to" that breaks down the process from start to finish beginning with assessing the project and ending with how to maintain the newly built trails.
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Mountain Bike Trail Inventory in GMRPTC Districts 1 and 2 - Current trail inventories and data reports regarding current and proposed mountain bike trails
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Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Legacy Amendment Impact Summary
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Marking the 10th Anniversary of the Legacy Amendment Impact Full Report - Report on a series of public events Minnesota’s state and regional parks and trails
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Mountain Bike System and Trail User Count Survey - Top line surveys and visitor profiles for 6 mountain bike areas
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Minnesota Parks and Trails usage report and link to an interactive website - Counts visitors using geolocation technology

Mountain Bike Guidelines

The Greater Minnesota Regional Parks and Trails Commission (GMRPTC) in conjunction with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) and Rock Solid Contracting have created a new guidelines manual for mountain bike trail construction.  Get more details here.