Allegra Trails
Through a combination of field footage and expert speakers, this webinar will provide a primer on mechanized trailbuilding equipment.
Mechanized trailbuilding has revolutionized the trail industry over the last 25 years. From specialized dozers to mini-excavators to crawler carriers, the advantages of small earthmovers include faster rates of production and the ability to sculpt a more consistent trail tread. Through a combination of field footage and expert speakers, this webinar will provide a primer on mechanized trailbuilding equipment including Mini-Excavators, Trail Dozers, Tracked Dumpers and Haulers, Skid Steers/Mini Skid Steers, and Compactors. The speakers will discuss: pros/cons; matching mechanized equipment to your environment, budget, and trail specifications; workforce, experience and training; modifications/attachments; and repairs/maintenance. The session will conclude with Q+A.
Additional presenters TBD.
This webinar is part of a three-part webinar series hosted by the Professional TrailBuilders Association. Join us for all three webinars (or view the recordings):
- October 7, 2021: From SOQ to IDIQ: Trail Contracting Models
- November 4, 2021: Developing a Trail Competency Framework
- December 2, 2021: Mechanized Trailbuilding: A Primer
Learning Objectives
- Understand the pros/cons of mechanization and specific equipment.
- Understand and observe common mechanized trail construction techniques in different environments.
- Understand operations, maintenance and repairs of mechanized equipment.
- Understand the costs and benefits of using mechanized equipment.
- Understand the hours of training needed to master the skills of a specific machine.
Webinar Resources
Videos:
- Excavator Field Footage - Vernal, UT
- Excavator Field Footage - Purg, CO
- Sweco Trail Dozer
- Overview of Machines Used for the Build of Gravel Surface, Multi-Use Trail - Round the Mountain Trail in Camden, ME
- Sutter 300 (Green Machine)
- Sutter 300 (Red Machine)
Also see:
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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