list info on liability laws, and analyses of each U.S. state's Recreational Use Statute.One critical point to remember about most Recreational Use Statutes:Private landowners are rarely at risk of being held liable for injuries incurred on their property, unless they charge the public a fee to access their land, or if it can be proven that the injury was a clear result of their gross negligence.It's important to note that while Recreational Use Statutes often prevent landowners from ultimately being held liable, they do not prevent lawsuits from being filed in the first place. It takes time and money to mount a defense against a lawsuit, regardless of the outcome. Therefore, the goal is to practice diligent risk management techniques that will prevent lawsuits from being filed.5. Understand Related Case Law Case law is how the courts have ruled in the past. These previous judgments can help demonstrate that, generally speaking, courts have upheld limiting land owner liability related to trail use.Records show that few lawsuits have been filed related to mountain biking accidents caused by trail conditions. Of the suits filed, hardly any were decided against the land owner.If local government officials are wary of lawsuits, you could research and include specific case law in your trail proposal. Consider enlisting a local attorney/mountain biker to help research case law and overcome liability concerns.6. Provide for Skills Progression It's important to introduce freeriding challenges to users sequentially so they can enhance their skills in a managed environment. Construct a practice area with a wide variety of challenge, from easy to difficult. The most challenging features should mirror the most difficult obstacles users can expect to encounter on the trail system. Another great idea is to offer regularly scheduled skills clinics. In addition to teaching riding techniques, include tips on responsible trail use.7. Place Technical Features Appropriately There are two suitable locations for technical trail features: one, a challenge park; two, a trail. The placement of a technical feature on a trail is determined by a number of factors. Is the trail shared use or single use? What are the skill levels of trail users? (When assessing trail user abilities, don't forget to consider the varying skill levels of all visitors - not only mountain bikers.)On beginner to intermediate-level routes, always locate your technical trail feature to the side of the main trail - as an optional path for advanced riders consciously seeking a more challenging line. On the other hand, if the trail is clearly designated for advanced users, the reverse is true: locate the technical feature on the main trail and provide an easier option to the side of it.8. Develop an Effective Signage System It is important to develop a comprehensive signage system for your trail network. Signs should be placed at the main trailhead, trail intersections and at other key locations. The main trailhead kiosk should describe trail difficulty using a trail rating system. Pay particular attention to signs at the intersections of trails with differing difficulty levels. Also, it's important to sign before very challenging technical trail features,