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.

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Upcoming Trainings for Design

2024 Columbia Cascades Trail Skills College
Pacific Crest Trail Association
Pacific Crest Trail Association
2024 Columbia Cascades Trail Skills College

April 26 - 28, 2024

Cascade Locks, Oregon

Custom Trainings

There are 50 trainers on TrailSkills
with Design experience.

Mark

Mark Loseth

Contractor Trainer

Flagstaff, AZ

For over 10 years, I have been designing and leading field-based trail trainings for land agencies,…

Emily

Emily Paulson

City of Boulder Open Space & Mountain Parks

Trainer Agency Corps Nonprofit

Boulder, CO

I'm a trail project manager with a background in leading, training & managing trail crew…

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…

Mike

Mike Passo

American Trails

Contractor Trainer Nonprofit

Bellingham, WA

<p>Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive…

Jed

Jed Talbot

OBP Trailworks, LLC

Contractor Trainer

Brunswick, ME

Jed Talbot is the owner of OBP Trailworks, LLC, a Maine based company that designs, builds, and…

Landon

Landon Welsh

Pacific Crest Trail Association

Trainer Nonprofit

Seattle, WA

Volunteer Training Coordinator for the Pacific Crest Trail Association-- planning trail-wide…

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Hire Workers

There are 172 profiles on TrailSkills
with Design experience.

Larry

Larry Lechner

Trainer Higher Education

Bellvue, CO

Member of Center for Protected Area Management and Training at Colorado State University,…

Jason

Jason Welker

Pend Oreille Pedalers

Nonprofit

Sandpoint, ID

Pend Oreille Pedalers is Sandpoint's non-profit cycling club and trails organization. With 700…

Neal

Neal Hamilton

South Carolina Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Agency

Columbia, SC

The South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) operates the central trails…

Joe

Joe Hall

Washington Conservation Corps

Corps

Spokane, WA

Jake

Jake Powell

Utah State University Extension

Higher Education

Logan, UT

I am an Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture…

Ben

Ben Rippe

Agency

Pittsboro, NC

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