Basic Trail Design
PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
Identify trail elements (i.e. tread material, width, height, grades, and structures) that are appropriate for the intended use, resource conditions, budget, and stewardship capacity.
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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…
This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently published version includes the original 2008 content, along with updated photos and formatting.
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.
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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Morristown, VT
Mariah Keagy began her career in trail construction and reconstruction in the Green Mountains…
Springdale, AR
Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
Asheville, NC
Leanna currently leads the development of systems, services, and protocols to support Appalachian…
Santa Cruz, CA
Zanesville, OH
I am the founder and owner of Linear Active LLC. I started the business in 2012 after completing my…
Vaughn, MT
Marc Hildesheim is a lifelong OHV enthusiasts who lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, three…
Hire Workers
Walsenburg, CO
I am the director of the Huerfano Youth Conservation Corps and I work as an instructor of Trail…
Springdale, AR
Over 20 years as trail steward [non-profit board] IMBA Regional Director [SE Region] Rogue Trails…
Crescent Springs, KY
Chad Irey President Elsmere, KY As a professional trailbuilder since 2012, Chad believes in a…
Morgantown, WV
I lead WVU's Sustainable Trails Curriculum, am a licensed landscape architect and Associate…
Danielsville, GA
We are a full service trail company. Our services include trail design, construction and…
Sun Valley, ID
I have building and maintaining trails since 2008. Most of my experience has been in motorized and…
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