Both groups, however, highly value being in a natural setting. Most trail users at Southern Kettle Moraine are quite satisfied with their experiences. Separation of hikers and bikers is critical for high-usage trail systems. The differences in speed and purpose between hikers and mountain bikers are also important. Perceived crowding is not a major problem, probably because of the large size of the trail system.
Faster riders are less patient with crowding, slower riders, and artificial surfaces.
There is some displacement of hikers because of the number of mountain bikers. Volunteer efforts by mountain bikers should be expanded, although values conflicts will continue to occur. Hikers and bikers may naturally separate somewhat because of the lengths of the trail loops. In the summer of 1992, various artificial surface treatments were tried to reduce trail impacts. Many were ruled out.