In an effort to reduce the amount of litter left behind at Pathfinder Parkway, the Parks and Recreation Department is encouraging patrons to go mobile.
Pedestrians and cyclists alike can download the AllTrails app, an interactive app designed to view trail maps and information.
According to its website, AllTrails was founded on the idea that “we’re all made better by spending time in nature.” The app is available for both Apple and Android users and provides a range of user-friendly features, such as navigation and tracking, time tracking, elevation changes, total distance, average pace, average speed, and calories burned. In addition, the use of mobile trail maps helps to reduce littler left behind on trails.
“In the past, we had trail maps printed for Pathfinder Parkway. They are nice, but when we leave them out at the trailheads, people just throw them around and they become litter,” said Community Development Director Lisa Beeman. “So rather than print new trail maps, I would like to encourage people to use the AllTrails app on their smartphone.”
AllTrails can be downloaded from the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. For more information, visit www.alltrails.com.
Pathfinder Parkway is a 12-mile trail system that runs throughout the City of Bartlesville. It is open year-round from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m. Damage or path obstructions should be reported to Parks Superintendent Bobby Robinson at 918.338.4154.