Handtools for Trail Work
The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC), working with trail crews throughout the United States, has standardized a comprehensive document on the use and maintenance of handtools involved in trail work.
Utilize tools, often mechanical (i.e. excavators, harrow rakes, compact utility loaders, compactors), to meet specifications for final tread surface and backslope preparation and compaction, construction spoils management, and erosion control stabilization.
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The Missoula Technology and Development Center (MTDC), working with trail crews throughout the United States, has standardized a comprehensive document on the use and maintenance of handtools involved in trail work.
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…
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.
This guidebook provides practical guidelines for developing recreation environments that are sensitive to the needs of riders and their stock.
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Morristown, NJ
Golden, CO
Kim Frederick has over 45 years of experience in the design, development and management of…
Hood River, OR
In my sixth year working wilderness, motorized, and non-motorized trails for the Forest Service;…
Morristown, VT
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Cherry Valley, MA
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Greenville, SC
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Salt Lake City, UT
I am a landscape architect with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation…
Suttons Bay, MI
Silverthorne, CO
Marlinton, WV
Trail manager
Mansonville
Trailbuilduing company based in Mansonville, Quebec, Canada
Roseville, CA
Randy Martin is president of Trailscape inc. and can be reached through his website Trailscape.net…
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