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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Quincy, CA
Kevin founded Mountain Surf Creative in 2023 as a way to bring creative solutions to trail related…
Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
Hood River, OR
In my sixth year working wilderness, motorized, and non-motorized trails for the Forest Service;…
Santa Cruz, CA
Golden, CO
I have been a Trails Specialist with Jefferson County Open Space for 10yrs and was a Seasonal…
Lake Placid, NY
I am a seasoned trail builder who has worked on trails in New York State since 2015. I've worked…
Hire Workers
Bismarck, ND
I served with AmeriCorps on trail crews of 3 years. I spent the second 2 years as a crew leader and…
Fairfield, ID
Forest Grove, OR
Trail builder with the Forest Service for over 15 years. Have worked on a mobile trail crew for all…
Whistler
Gravity Logic was founded by the team that helped build the Whistler Mountain Bike Park. We’re a…
Cherokee, NC
Trails manager with 20 plus years experience
Petersburg, PA
I am in charge of facility maintenance - buildings, landscaping, trails, and services. I graduated…
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