Pacific Crest Trail Association

Tread Re-Construction

Summary

This course goes beyond a triage approach covered in Course 203 Waterbars and Checks because reconstruction indicates a more thorough restoration of damaged tread to ideal specifications. Review hillside hydrology and how trails should work. Practice systematic slough & berm removal, re-cutting sidehill tread. Learn to reconstruct tread after gullying, tread creep, nasty roots, and uprooted trees.

Overview

STUDENT SKILL OUTCOMES:

• Clear review of hillside hydrology, ideal trail design, and remedying cupped tread and restoring it to appropriate outslope by removing slough and berm.
• Understanding of the difference between of gullied trail on a sidehill, and gullied trail up the fall line (where only checks can remedy).

• Understanding of Tread Creep, Nasty Roots, Uprooted Trees and how to remedy.

Trail Types Covered

General. All trail types are relevant.