Join trail designers and builders who work in vastly different landscapes as they discuss the unique marking challenges that their landscapes present.
Join trail designers and builders who work in vastly different landscapes as they discuss the unique marking challenges that their landscapes present. From cattle crossing in the Dakotas to winding forested single-track of the Southeast, can sign standards be simplified AND accommodate natural trail differences? How can trail user safety, visibility, and aesthetics all work together to create effective trail marking system?
Learning Objectives:
- Learn about critical steps in trail marking planning work, including how to assess the needs of user groups before designing materials.
- Learn about the Emergency Location Marker (ELM) system for recreational trails which leverages the non-proprietary, federally endorsed U.S. National Grid GPS standard for SAR and emergency response.
- Learn about using trail marking, ancillary signage, posts, and artwork, to add a third dimension and thematic identity to trails. Making trails a destination by design.
Questions and Answers
Trail Competencies
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Relevant Trail Types
General. All trail types are relevant.
Learning Credits and CEUs
Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.
American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.
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