Entry Level Performance

• Demonstrate understanding of the data that informs the conceptual plan (i.e. trail use, stakeholder input, land use plans, spatial data/analysis and field data)
• Demonstrate understanding of the elements (trail corridor, trail specifications, opportunities and constraints) and utility of a conceptual plan

Full Performance Level

• Create and collate elements of a conceptual trail plan based on analysis and evaluation of stakeholder outreach, land use plan alignment, spatial analysis, and field collected data

Expert Level Performance

• Create a cohesive and comprehensive conceptual trail plan that includes interpretation of all data collected through the planning process and provides trail corridor design and site-specific trail specifications, describes opportunities and constraints, and aligns with the project need, purpose and resources
• Evaluate project feasibility based on estimated cost, permitting requirements, project phases, and human resources
• Demonstrate ability to manage large and/or complex planning projects including coordination across multiple interested parties/stakeholders and potentially multiple land managers or jurisdictions

Further Education

Training Programs for Conceptual Trail Plan Development

Trail Sustainability Institute

The Trail Sustainability Institute (TSI) is NWTA’s internal training classes for everything related to trail building. We want to make sure our trail builders are knowledgeable in not only how to build/maintain fun trails, but ensure those trails…

IMBA Trail Solutions Advanced Trail Building School

Partner with IMBA Trail Solutions and create with confidence. By deploying a complete range of skills–including visioning, detailed design, professional construction, and training for stewardship–our comprehensive approach saves resources.

Trails Certificate

Gain insight into best practices related to the design, construction and maintenance of trails. Learn about and apply techniques that can enhance, rehabilitate and protect trails and greenways. Participants will also learn about trail…

Sustainable Trails Development

The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design.

PCTA Trail Skills Course

Because wildfires, wind storms, floods, gravity, and vegetation growth are constant threats to the PCT, the annual maintenance and reconstruction of the trail is a never-ending and monumental undertaking. Such work, historically carried out by…

Advancing Trails Webinar Series

American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…

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