Section 571.67.6. Guidelines for trail location.

No new trail shall be designated or constructed:

        1.            On any slope where erosion will occur unless measures are taken to permanently control erosion. The measures may include, but not be limited to: water bars, steps, vegetative or crushed stone surfacing and terraces;

        2.            Through rare or sensitive plant communities, except for trails intended for interpretive purposes and designed for foot traffic only;

        3.            In locations where wildlife management practices are being carried out that would be negatively affected by trail activity;

        4.            To pass over archaeological sites or adversely affect known archaeological sites eligible for the National Register of Historic Places or known sites not yet evaluated;

        5.            Where past trail use has resulted in erosion or other environmental damage that would be exacerbated by continued trail use;

        6.            So as to allow travel through a river, stream or wetland or waterway except at designated crossings.