USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications
The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks.
Accurately interpret specifications, construction process notes, and construction documents to develop an implementation plan based on available labor and funding.
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The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks.
This 300-page spiral-bound publication, several years in the making, provides a first-ever comprehensive "how-to" guidebook for developing all types of recreational trails.
This guidebook provides practical guidelines for developing recreation environments that are sensitive to the needs of riders and their stock.
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Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
Santa Cruz, CA
Portland, OR
Steve has worked in parks and natural areas for nearly 20 years, around San Francisco, Milwaukee,…
Lake Placid, NY
I am a seasoned trail builder who has worked on trails in New York State since 2015. I've worked…
Brevard, NC
Springdale, AR
Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
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Salida, CO
Del Rio, TX
Jake Carsten began his career in the bicycle industry in 2011, working on the IMBA-Subaru Trail…
Ridgway, CO
Sun Valley, ID
I have building and maintaining trails since 2008. Most of my experience has been in motorized and…
La Crosse , WI
Willie Bittner started working on trails 25 years ago with the Wisconsin DNR and over the years he…
Spring, TX
Sages has been in business for more than 8 years and has built trails and trail related features…
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