Pacific Crest Trail Association
Basic Trail Design
Trail Competencies
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Project Planning and Design
- • Trail Specifications
- • Field Design: Trail Alignment Identification and Marking
Summary
PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
Overview
STUDENT SKILL OUTCOMES:
- Appreciation of well planned trails versus trails
that “just happen.” - A basic understanding of hillside hydrology and
how trails should work. - Some knowledge of basic trail design and
layout principles. - Developing “trail eyes” for control points,
causes of erosion, and factors influencing
sustainable trail grades.
Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
| Publisher | Pacific Crest Trail Association | |
|---|---|---|
| Published | Jul 2019 | |
| File Format | ||
| File Size | 0.51 MB | |
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