Understand how hiking and horse use collide in three wilderness areas and what can ease the tension.
This nonfiction study analyzes why conflicts arise between hikers and stock users, and what managers can do to maintain wilderness values while allowing diverse uses.
Through field data and analysis of visitor attitudes, the work explains how people perceive appropriateness, solitude, and rules in different wilderness settings. It also outlines practical management options, from education to use separation, and discusses the trade-offs involved in restricting access or modifying use patterns.
- Identify the key factors that predict conflict between hikers and horse users
- Learn how perceptions of solitude, status, and regulations shape disputes in three distinct wildernesses
- Explore management approaches such as separate trails and targeted educational messages
- Understand what information and messaging might influence visitor behavior and conflict outcomes
Ideal for managers, researchers, and outdoor enthusiasts interested in wilderness planning and conflict mitigation.