Utah Code § 79-5-301: Guidelines for the establishment of trails.

In establishing trails, the division shall:

(1) develop and manage the trails to harmonize with and complement any existing or planned land uses;

(2) locate and design trails according to an overall plan that provides for:

(a) interconnecting routes, where feasible; and

(b) consideration of safety; and

(3) select trails to minimize adverse effects on:

(a) an adjacent landowner or user and the landowner's or user's property or operations;

(b) wildlife; and

(c) the natural environment.