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PARKS 



In designing them for the use of the people a system of roadways to 

 open up their scenic and other recreational possibilities is of first consid- 

 eration. In very large reservations this system of roadways will be of two 

 types, first a major highway through or encircling the reservation with 

 cross connections here and there, and second a system of service drive- 

 ways branching off from the major highway or highways and leading to 

 scenic points of interest, picnic grounds, camping centers or other places 

 more or less intensively used by the visitors. The major highway or high- 

 ways may be of such width and permanency of construction as to serve 

 as pleasure driveways as well as focal lines for opening up the reservation. 



It cannot be too strongly emphasized, however, that an elaborate 

 system of major roads used as pleasure driveways is absolutely antagonistic 

 to the primary purpose and function of large reservations. 



Next, special attention should be given to developing a system of 

 hiking trails. These should be numerous and so designed that every part 

 of the reservation, except perhaps those parts set aside for game and bird 

 refuges, shall be readily accessible to visitors. At intervals cross trails 

 should be laid out connecting the major trails so that either long or short 

 hikes may be taken. In addition to their recreational value these trails 

 are likely to prove of some worth as fire breaks. 



Copyright, Underwood & Underwood Photo Service, Washington, D. C. 



PLATE No. 94. BRIDLE PATH IN NEW YORK'S CENTRAL PARK 



This is seven miles long. There are no grade crossings, all motor roads carrying over paths on viaducts. 



