Construction Specifications

Construction Specifications Skill Definition:

Understand and apply common construction specifications/trail management objectives such as corridor height/width, tread width, cross/outslope, protrusions, obstacles, and compaction.


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Resources for Construction Specifications

Constructing Trail Switchbacks
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.

North Country Trail Handbook
North Country Trail Handbook

The North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) extends for thousands of miles across seven states. Its layout, design, construction, and maintenance require the participation of a myriad of individuals and groups.

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Upcoming Trainings for Construction Specifications

Trail Skills Institute Module 5: Trail Construction
Arizona Trail Association
Arizona Trail Association
Trail Skills Institute Module 5: Trail Construction

April 27 - 28, 2024

Tucson, Arizona

Trail Building and Stewardship for Non-Motorized Multi-Use Trails Boot Camp
Vermont State University
Vermont State University
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program

September 09, 2024

Lyndonville, Vermont

Custom Trainings

There are 53 trainers on TrailSkills
with Construction Specifications experience.

Steve

Steve Kruger

Trainer Nonprofit

Portland, OR

Steve has worked in parks and natural areas for nearly 20 years, around San Francisco, Milwaukee,…

Jim

Jim Bedwell

Contractor Trainer

Golden, CO

Thirty-eight years of experience in the US Forest Service in landscape architecture, recreation…

Jay

Jay Hoots

Hoots, Inc.

Contractor Trainer

Edmonton

JAY HOOTS – Hoots Ltd. Owner (2005 - Current) Qualifications: • Professional Bike Park / Trail…

Erin

Erin Amadon

Town 4 Trail Services LLC

Contractor Trainer

Troy, ME

Erin Amadon's passion for trail work began over two decades ago when she first served as a member…

Caelan

Caelan Parker

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Mccall, ID

I am an early-career trails professional with the Forest Service. I have seven Agency field seasons…

Sarah

Sarah Walter

Penn Trails LLC

Contractor Trainer

Carlisle, PA

Sarah is a licensed Landscape Architect in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with prior experience in…

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Hire Workers

There are 208 profiles on TrailSkills
with Construction Specifications experience.

David

David Alden StPierre

Contractor

Beverly, MA

David Alden St. Pierre: A lifelong trail-lover, David has ridden, run, or hiked on trails all over…

Dave

Dave Hall

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Afton, WY

Chrissy

Chrissy Fichter

Arizona Trail Association

Nonprofit

Tucson, AZ

In my position as Manager of Volunteer Engagement at the Arizona Trail Association, I coordinate…

Dakin

Dakin Sundeen

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Cedar City, UT

Michael

Michael Meister

Agency

Nashville, TN

Since 2015 Michael has overseen the maintenance and management for the 1,300 mile hiking, biking,…

Kevin

Kevin Forrester

Contractor

Sturgis, SD

For over three decades Kevin has planned, built, maintained, and mostly certainly used trails. The…

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Federal Highway Administration USDA Forest Service National Park Service Bureau of Land Management
American Trails Professional TrailBuilders Association Partnership for the National Trails System Northern Vermont University Northwest Arkansas Community College Eppley Institute Corps Network