USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications
Trail Competencies
-
Trail Construction
- • Construction Specifications
-
Project Planning and Design
- • Land Use Plan Alignment
- • Corridor Planning
- • Trail Specifications
- • Field Design: Trail Alignment Identification and Marking
- • Project Cost Estimation
- • Trail Plan Development
- • Implementation Plan
Summary
The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks.
Overview
The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks. The Forest Service’s National Technology and Development Program (T&D) developed them in conjunction with the agency’s National Trails Program, with funding and support from the Federal Highway Administration, Recreational Trails Program. These Standard Trail Plans and Specifications supersede the 1996 USDA Forest Service, Standard Drawings and Specifications for Construction and Maintenance of Trails.
How to Use Plans and Specifications
The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications were developed to assist with trail design, construction, maintenance, inventory, condition assessment, and the assembly of trail construction plan packages. The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications include specifications, pay items, and plans.
Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
| Publisher | USDA Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Published | Nov 2014 |
This link will take you away from TrailSkills.org. Please report broken links to us.
1940 people have viewed this resource
More Resources in Construction Specifications
Introduction To Foundations Of Sustainable Trails: A Trail From Start To Finish
A Trail from Start to Finish is an introductory, short "micro-learning" targeted to developing trail workers. Anticipated to take about 15 minutes to complete, this microlearning discusses what it mea...
Constructing Trail Switchbacks
Constructing Trail Switchbacks - USDA Forest Service 2000 - 0823-2D01-MTDC - Missoula Technology Development Center. Learn how to plan, lay out, construct, and maintain switchbacks.
Equestrian Design Guidebook For Trails, Trailheads, And Campgrounds
This guidebook provides practical guidelines for developing recreation environments that are sensitive to the needs of riders and their stock.
Imba Trail Solutions
Packed with more than 130 photos and 50 original illustrations, Trail Solutions is an essential tool for land managers and volunteer trailbuilders aspiring to raise their shared-use trail systems to t...
Ready, Set, Plan
A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship voluntee...
Wildlife Crossing Structure Handbook Design And Evaluation In North America
This handbook provides numerous solutions to wildlife-vehicle interactions by offering effective and safe wildlife crossing examples.
Drainage Design & Drain Dips
PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
Trail Fundamentals And Trail Management Objectives
This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently published version includes the original 2008 content, a...
Sustaining Wildlife With Recreation On Public Lands
A Synthesis of Research Findings, Management Practices, and Research Needs
Natural Surface Trails By Design
This groundbreaking book presents eleven generative concepts as the foundation for a concise process that explains, relates, and predicts what actually happens on all natural surface trails.
Introduction To Trail Planning
One part of a three-part series on the Introduction to Trail Planning, Design and Development, and Management. PART ONE: In the Introduction to Trail Planning we will discuss different types of trail ...
Trail Skills College Course Curriculum
To help our volunteers succeed in their trail work, PCTA collaborated with many partners to develop a Trail Skills College curriculum.
You may also like
