Mechanized Trail Construction

Mechanized Trail Construction Skill Definition:

Safely use and maintain mechanized trail construction equipment (i.e. mini-excavators, skid steers, trail dozers, compactors, etc) to construct trail that meets construction specifications.


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Resources for Mechanized Trail Construction

Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment
Off-Highway Vehicle Trail and Road Grading Equipment

The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC) was asked to find a good way to maintain a 40-mile (64-k) motorcycle and all-terrain-vehicle (ATV) trail on the Francis Marion National Forest in coastal South Carolina. Heavy use leaves a…

Innovations in Mechanized Trailbuilding
Innovations in Mechanized Trailbuilding

Innovative, cutting edge machinery for building recreational trails has revolutionized the trail industry over the past 30 years, from specialized trail dozers and miniature excavators to crawler carriers and ATV/AWD moto harrows. The advantages of…

​​Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tools
​​Foundations of Sustainable Trails: Tools

​​​​Explore foundational concepts related to the safe trail use—all through the lens of developing and maintaining a sustainable trail. The course will outline the types of tools for trail work, their use in construction and maintenance, as well as…

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design
Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

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.

North Country Trail Handbook
North Country Trail Handbook

The North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) extends for thousands of miles across seven states. Its layout, design, construction, and maintenance require the participation of a myriad of individuals and groups.

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Upcoming Trainings for Mechanized Trail Construction

Trail Skills Institute Module 5: Trail Construction
Arizona Trail Association
Arizona Trail Association
Trail Skills Institute Module 5: Trail Construction

April 27 - 28, 2024

Tucson, Arizona

Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program

September 09, 2024

Lyndonville, Vermont

Custom Trainings

There are 40 trainers on TrailSkills
with Mechanized Trail Construction experience.

Matt

Matt Malone

Nature Trails, LLC

Contractor Trainer

Brevard, NC

Ben

Ben Appleby

Linear Active LLC

Contractor Trainer

Zanesville, OH

I am the founder and owner of Linear Active LLC. I started the business in 2012 after completing my…

Don

Don Kelly

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Marion, VA

I have over 32 years of experience performing conservation, trails, and construction related…

Kim

Kim Frederick

Chinook Associates LLC

Contractor Trainer Agency Corps Nonprofit Higher Education

Golden, CO

Kim Frederick has over 45 years of experience in the design, development and management of…

Conor

Conor Boynton-Orr

Contractor Trainer Corps

Walsenburg, CO

I am the director of the Huerfano Youth Conservation Corps and I work as an instructor of Trail…

Mike

Mike Riter

Trail Design Specialists (Georgia)

Contractor Trainer

Danielsville, GA

We are a full service trail company. Our services include trail design, construction and…

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Hire Workers

There are 157 profiles on TrailSkills
with Mechanized Trail Construction experience.

Kyle

Kyle Koch

Maine Coast Heritage Trust

Nonprofit

Whiting, ME

Unity College, Unity ME, freshwater ecology undergrad. 15 years experience fish habitat restoration…

Matt

Matt Rowell

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Ketchum, ID

I act as a trails and recreation supervisor for the Ketchum Ranger District of the Sawtooth…

Jed

Jed Talbot

OBP Trailworks, LLC

Contractor Trainer

Brunswick, ME

Jed Talbot is the owner of OBP Trailworks, LLC, a Maine based company that designs, builds, and…

Charles

Charles Evans

Pocahontas County CVB

Contractor Agency Nonprofit

Marlinton, WV

Trail manager

Joshua

Joshua Richardson

Nonprofit

Wilmot, OH

I am the Building and Grounds Manager for The Wilderness Center in Wilmot Ohio. I am part of the…

Pete

Pete Englund

Legacy Trails LLC

Contractor Trainer

Madrid, IA

Pete Englund had been performing crew based trail work across 12 different states for 18 years…

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