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Trainings Posted by USDA Forest Service

Trail Skills College

Appalachian Mountain Club

Trail Skills College

May 16 - 20, 2024

U.S. Bicycle Route System: Success Stories from Across the Network

American Trails

U.S. Bicycle Route System: Success Stories from Across the Network

December 15, 2022

Wilderness Trails: Special Places, Special Considerations

American Trails

Wilderness Trails: Special Places, Special Considerations

December 01, 2022

The National Digital Trails Project

American Trails

The National Digital Trails Project

November 17, 2022

Building a Trail Foundation from the Ground Up

American Trails

Building a Trail Foundation from the Ground Up

October 27, 2022

Effectively Using Social Media to Market Your Trail or Organization

American Trails

Effectively Using Social Media to Market Your Trail or Organization

October 06, 2022

Study, Action, and Reflection

American Trails

Study, Action, and Reflection

September 22, 2022

Enhancing Trail Stewardship through Leave No Trace

American Trails

Enhancing Trail Stewardship through Leave No Trace

September 15, 2022

Trail Planning Technology

American Trails

Trail Planning Technology

September 08, 2022

How to Develop a Trail Crew Leader Program

American Trails

How to Develop a Trail Crew Leader Program

September 01, 2022

Legacy Trails Program: 2023 Pre-Application Overview

American Trails

Legacy Trails Program: 2023 Pre-Application Overview

August 30, 2022

Collective Impact: Building a Trail Collective

American Trails

Collective Impact: Building a Trail Collective

August 25, 2022

Traits, Tips, and Techniques for Being a Better Trail Crew Leader

American Trails

Traits, Tips, and Techniques for Being a Better Trail Crew Leader

August 18, 2022

How to Create and Cultivate a Trail Alliance for Success

American Trails

How to Create and Cultivate a Trail Alliance for Success

August 04, 2022

Understanding Your Trail Users: Enhancing Trail Management Using Location Intelligence

American Trails

Understanding Your Trail Users: Enhancing Trail Management Using Location Intelligence

July 28, 2022

Trails for Us: How Trails Benefit Local Communities

American Trails

Trails for Us: How Trails Benefit Local Communities

July 21, 2022

The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management

American Trails

The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management

July 14, 2022

National Water Trails

American Trails

National Water Trails

July 07, 2022

Fundamentals of National Recreation Trails

American Trails

Fundamentals of National Recreation Trails

June 30, 2022

Recommended Liability Insurance for Trails Practitioners

American Trails

Recommended Liability Insurance for Trails Practitioners

June 16, 2022

Building Communities in Support of Sustainable, Natural Surface, Multi-Use Public Trails

American Trails

Building Communities in Support of Sustainable, Natural Surface, Multi-Use Public Trails

June 09, 2022

Engaging Kids on Trails

American Trails

Engaging Kids on Trails

June 02, 2022

Slow and Say Hello

American Trails

Slow and Say Hello

May 26, 2022

The Trans Bhutan Trail

American Trails

The Trans Bhutan Trail

May 12, 2022

Increasing Community Engagement on Local Trails During National Trails Day®

American Trails

Increasing Community Engagement on Local Trails During National Trails Day®

May 05, 2022

Staff

Staff for USDA Forest Service

Matt Able

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Winchester, KY

Josh Andreska

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Fairfield, ID

Justin Blackstead

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Sun Valley, ID

I have building and maintaining trails since 2008. Most of my experience has been in motorized and…

Nathaniel Brodie

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Hood River, OR

Twenty-four ongoing years of professional experience working and managing iconic and high-use trail…

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Resources posted by USDA Forest Service

Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

This guidebook was written to help designers and managers apply FSORAG and FSTAG to their work and to pro- vide guidance for integrating…

Accessibility Resources

Accessibility Resources

A collection of accessibility resources from the USDA Forest Service

An Ax to Grind - Part 1

An Ax to Grind - Part 1

An Ax to Grind - Part 1 - USDA Forest Service 1999 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Hanging an Ax, Sharpening.

An Ax to Grind - Part 2

An Ax to Grind - Part 2

An Ax to Grind - Part 2 - USDA Forest Service 1999 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Single and double bit, chopping,…

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course

The Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course is a 16- to 32-hour course for basic to intermediate chain saw and crosscut saw users. The course is…

Constructing Trail Switchbacks

Constructing Trail Switchbacks

Constructing Trail Switchbacks - USDA Forest Service 2000 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn how to plan, lay out,…

Handtools for Trail Work

Handtools for Trail Work

The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC), working with trail crews throughout the United States, has standardized a comprehensive…

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 1

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 1

Handtools for Trail Work - Part 1 - USDA Forest Service 1998 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Tools for Sawing, Brushing,…

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 2

Handtools for Trail Work (Video) - Part 2

Handtools for Trail Work - Part 1 - USDA Forest Service 1998 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Tools for Sawing, Brushing,…

Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment

Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment

The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) was asked to find a good way to maintain a 40-mile (64-k) motorcycle and all-terrain-vehicle…

Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance

Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance

Surface Water Control Techniques for Trail Maintenance - USDA Forest Service 1992 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn…

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Designing trail bridges based on trail-specific Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) is essential for providing the desired trail experience, for…

Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands

Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation on Public Lands

A Synthesis of Research Findings, Management Practices, and Research Needs

The Built Environment Image Guide

The Built Environment Image Guide

The built environment, as used in this guide, refers to the administrative and recreation buildings, landscape structures, site furnishings,…

The Crosscut Sawyer

The Crosscut Sawyer

The Crosscut Sawyer - USDA Forest Service 2007 - Publication 0723-2D02-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Crosscut saws are experiencing…

Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook

Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook

An updated edition of the industry standard, "Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook," first released in 1996.

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently…

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction - USDA Forest Service 1994 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn…

USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for…

Wetland Trail Design and Construction

Wetland Trail Design and Construction

In this manual we have described the common techniques for building a wetland trail. We have also included information on some of the more unusual…

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