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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Bellingham, WA
<p>Mike Passo is the Executive Director of American Trails. Mike has also served as the Executive…
Lake Placid, NY
I am a seasoned trail builder who has worked on trails in New York State since 2015. I've worked…
Ashland, NH
Conservation Trail Services LLC. Working with private, non-profit, and…
Newville, PA
Larry Knutson, is founder and President of Penn Trails LLC. A cloud based company for 16 years, we…
Baltimore, MD
I have worked in the conservation corps industry for over 10 years with a focus on creating…
Mohegan Lake, NY
Hire Workers
Del Rio, TX
Jake Carsten began his career in the bicycle industry in 2011, working on the IMBA-Subaru Trail…
Ephraim, UT
Salt Lake City, UT
I am a landscape architect with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation…
Indianapolis, IN
Landscape Architect for BF&S responsible for the design and development of park, trail, site…
Winthrop, WA
I am a Recreation Planner for the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife. I am responsible for…
Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
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