Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction

Trail Core Competencies

Trail Construction
• Water Crossing Structures

Summary

Trails in Wet Areas: Turnpike and Puncheon Construction - USDA Forest Service 1994 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn about turnpikes and puncheons and which will work best for your wet trails.

Overview

Trail Types Covered

General. All trail types are relevant.

Publisher

USDA Forest Service

Date

Jun 2010

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