Better trails ahead in Helena with the HETAP Machine
The land trust says the cart measures trail steepness, width and surface conditions, and the results will be posted online and at trailheads.
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High-tech cart being used to improve trails
The Prickly Pear Land Trust is using a new tool to collect trail data faster than ever before, giving Helena hikers more information than ever before.The tool is called the High Efficiency Trails Assessment Process Machine, or HETAP. The cart uses wheel sensors, GPS, and a camera to collect data, measuring trail steepness, width, surface material, and cross slope.Joey Biancone reports - watch the video here: Better trails ahead in Helena with th…
Better trails ahead in Helena with the HETAP Machine
The Prickly Pear Land Trust is using a new tool to collect trail data faster than ever before, giving Helena hikers more information than ever before.The tool is called the High Efficiency Trails Assessment Process Machine, or HETAP. The cart uses wheel sensors, GPS, and a camera to collect data, measuring trail steepness, width, surface material, and cross slope.Leaders say the goal is to help everyone enjoy the outdoors."Part of our mission is…
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