Trail Fundamentals Video Series

Overview

This six-part series features concise, 4–6 minute videos covering fundamental topics in trail development centered on drainage including contour vs. fall-line trails, sheet flow, understanding grade, how to use a clinometer, water management techniques like grade reversals and rolling grade dips, bench cut trail construction, and more. 

This project was inspired by PTBA’s work on the Trail Competency Framework and our ongoing commitment to workforce development in the trail industry.  Our goal is for these videos were created to be integrated into trainings, shared with clients, or simply viewed online by the public.

• Video 1: The relationship between trails and water

• Video 2: Measuring and Understanding Slope

• Video 3: Construction of full bench cut trail

• Video 4: Construction and Grade Reversals 

• Video 5: Assessing trails for maintenance needs

• Video 6: Drainage Structures for Maintenance