Design

Design Skill Definition:

Delineate the trail alignment, width, height, grade and structures appropriate to the intended trail use.


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Resources for Design

Introduction to Trail Design and Development (Part 2 of 3)
Introduction to Trail Design and Development (Part 2 of 3)

One part of a three-part series on the Introduction to Trail Planning, Design and Development, and Management. PART TWO: In the Introduction to Trail Design and Development we will discuss sustainable trail design that is common for trails as well…

Wetland Trail Design and Construction
Wetland Trail Design and Construction

In this manual we have described the common techniques for building a wetland trail. We have also included information on some of the more unusual materials and tools.

Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tread and Alignment​
Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tread and Alignment​

Explore foundational concepts related to the principles and applications of trail tread and alignment—all through the lens of developing and maintaining a sustainable trail. This course will introduce basic trail design elements as well as processes…

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design
Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Designing trail bridges based on trail-specific Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) is essential for providing the desired trail experience, for ensuring user safety, and for maximizing bridge longevity.

Custom Trainings

There are 50 trainers on TrailSkills
with Design experience.

Don

Don Kelly

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Marion, VA

I have over 32 years of experience performing conservation, trails, and construction related…

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…

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Hire Workers

There are 174 profiles on TrailSkills
with Design experience.

Jonathan

Jonathan Oneil

National Park Service

Agency

Oak Hill, WV

Education: Marshall University Alumn - Natural Resources and Rec Management Minor -…

Griffin

Griffin Ganz

Colorado Fourteeners Initiative (CFI)

Contractor

Fort Collins, CO

2024 is my second season working with CFI to reroute Mt. Shavano's trail to the summit. I construct…

Ben

Ben Appleby

Linear Active LLC

Contractor Trainer

Zanesville, OH

I am the founder and owner of Linear Active LLC. I started the business in 2012 after completing my…

Russell

Russell Clark

National Park Service

Agency

Mammoth Cave, KY

Landscape Architect for the National Park Service Rivers, Trails & Conservation Assistance Program…

Jonathan

Jonathan Bobian

Contractor

Walsenburg, CO

My name is Jonathan Bobian. I’ve been in this industry for 3 years now and I have learned a lot…

Brooke

Brooke Scatchard

Sinuosity

Contractor Trainer

Morristown, VT

Brooke’s many years of experience in planning, building, and riding mountain bike trails provide a…

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Trail Skills Collaborators
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