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.
Custom Trainings
Flagstaff, AZ
For over 10 years, I have been designing and leading field-based trail trainings for land agencies,…
Troy, ME
Erin Amadon's passion for trail work began over two decades ago when she first served as a member…
Portland, OR
Steve has worked in parks and natural areas for nearly 20 years, around San Francisco, Milwaukee,…
Vaughn, MT
Marc Hildesheim is a lifelong OHV enthusiasts who lives in Eastern Washington with his wife, three…
Walsenburg, CO
I am the director of the Huerfano Youth Conservation Corps and I work as an instructor of Trail…
Granby
Hire Workers
Boulder, CO
I'm a trail project manager with a background in leading, training & managing trail crew…
Marion, VA
I have over 32 years of experience performing conservation, trails, and construction related…
Mccall, ID
Recreation Program Manager for past 20 years; most recently on the Payette NF, in McCall ID where i…
Lake Isabella, CA
Rapid City, SD
I work for the US Forest Service out of the Black Hills of South Dakota. I started my career…
Plettenberg Bay
Galeo Saintz is the co-founder of South Africa’s two longest trail initiatives. For 10 years he…
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