Trail Skills College Course Curriculum
To help our volunteers succeed in their trail work, PCTA collaborated with many partners to develop a Trail Skills College curriculum.
Construct a water crossing structure (i.e. puncheon, turnpike, bridge) to span drainageways or wetland areas and raise the trail above the high water line while maintaining uninterrupted hydrology beneath the constructed feature.
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To help our volunteers succeed in their trail work, PCTA collaborated with many partners to develop a Trail Skills College curriculum.
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.
In this manual we have described the common techniques for building a wetland trail. We have also included information on some of the more unusual materials and tools.
The PCT and its feeder trails cross water courses of every conceivable size and type. Because bridges are time consuming and expensive, whenever possible it is better to build simpler structures that are more durable. Learn to build and maintain two…
This course serves as an introduction and overview to usage, construction, and form of critical trail structures. It begins with a focus on five main types of water crossings. Participants will be introduced to planning decisions based on trail…
Trail Skills Training Library
This webinar will feature three members of the original design team who will take attendees through the vision, design, and development process to develop the Grand Canyon Greenway.
Skill Library
Training Calendar
June 12 - 13, 2024
East Burke, Vermont
Custom Trainings
Greenville, SC
Benchmark Trails is a full service trail design, layout and construction firm with over 20 years of…
Morristown, VT
Mariah Keagy began her career in trail construction and reconstruction in the Green Mountains…
Mohegan Lake, NY
Troy, ME
Erin Amadon's passion for trail work began over two decades ago when she first served as a member…
Hire Workers
Berkeley, CA
howdy, I'm a senior in high school with a empty gap year looking for an apprenticeship I have done…
Roanoke, VA
9 years state parks (CO and FL) 12 year DCR-Natural heritage as a land manager and Recreation…
Thunder Bay
Currently the trail director for Blacksheep Mountain Bike Club and part of the trail crew for…
Victor, NY
Missoula, MT
Baltimore, MD
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