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
Newville, PA
Larry Knutson, is founder and President of Penn Trails LLC. A cloud based company for 16 years, we…
Mccall, ID
I am an early-career trails professional with the Forest Service. I have seven Agency field seasons…
Vaughn, MT
Marc Hildesheim is a lifelong OHV enthusiasts who lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, three…
Carlisle, PA
Sarah is a licensed Landscape Architect in Pennsylvania and West Virginia, with prior experience in…
Morristown, VT
Mariah Keagy began her career in trail construction and reconstruction in the Green Mountains…
La Crosse , WI
Willie Bittner started working on trails 25 years ago with the Wisconsin DNR and over the years he…
Hire Workers
Crescent Springs, KY
Chad Irey President Elsmere, KY As a professional trailbuilder since 2012, Chad believes in a…
Morristown, NJ
Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
Pittsboro, NC
Indianola, UT
I have been involved in heavy construction the last 36 years. The last 17 years we have specialized…
Vaughn, MT
Marc Hildesheim is a lifelong OHV enthusiasts who lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, three…
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