Basic Trail Design
PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
Delineate the trail alignment, width, height, grade and structures appropriate to the intended trail use.
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PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
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…
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.
PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
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…
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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Custom Trainings
Flagstaff, AZ
For over 10 years, I have been designing and leading field-based trail trainings for land agencies,…
Boulder, CO
I'm a trail project manager with a background in leading, training & managing trail crew…
Zanesville, OH
I am the founder and owner of Linear Active LLC. I started the business in 2012 after completing my…
Bellingham, WA
<p>Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive…
Brunswick, ME
Jed Talbot is the owner of OBP Trailworks, LLC, a Maine based company that designs, builds, and…
Seattle, WA
Volunteer Training Coordinator for the Pacific Crest Trail Association-- planning trail-wide…
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Bellvue, CO
Member of Center for Protected Area Management and Training at Colorado State University,…
Sandpoint, ID
Pend Oreille Pedalers is Sandpoint's non-profit cycling club and trails organization. With 700…
Columbia, SC
The South Carolina Dept. of Parks, Recreation and Tourism (SCPRT) operates the central trails…
Spokane, WA
Logan, UT
I am an Extension Specialist and Assistant Professor in the Department of Landscape Architecture…
Pittsboro, NC
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