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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Danielsville, GA
We are a full service trail company. Our services include trail design, construction and…
Morgantown, WV
I lead WVU's Sustainable Trails Curriculum, am a licensed landscape architect and Associate…
Blairsville, GA
Walt Bready is the former State of Georgia Trails Education Specialist and current owner of Trails…
Plettenberg Bay
Galeo Saintz is the co-founder of South Africa’s two longest trail initiatives. For 10 years he…
Carmichael, CA
Began on a trail crew with the Arizona Conservation Corps. We maintained trails in the Coronado…
Granby
Hire Workers
Thunder Bay
Currently the trail director for Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club and part of the trail crew for…
Springdale, UT
I am a 5 year trail builder at Zion National Park.
Salt Lake City, UT
I am a landscape architect with the National Park Service Rivers, Trails, and Conservation…
Buena Vista, CO
I have 16 years experience honing my craft of trail work. I am well versed in all aspects of trail…
Forest Grove, OR
Trail builder with the Forest Service for over 15 years. Have worked on a mobile trail crew for all…
Cherokee, NC
Trails manager with 20 plus years experience
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