Pacific Crest Trail Association

Introduction to Trail Maintenance

Trail Core Competencies
  • Trail Maintenance
  • • Corridor Clearing: Power tools
  • • Corridor clearing: Hand Tools
Summary

An online PCTA training covering the fundamentals of trail maintenance.

Overview

  • Hillside hydrology
  • How trails work & the concepts of trail design
  • Safety & personal protective equipment
  • Developing "trail eyes"
  • Basic trail maintenance skills
  • Tools of the trade

Trail Types Covered

    General. All trail types are relevant.

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