Gain the knowledge that will turn the trails you dream of into a reality.
Learn the fundamentals of amazing trail experiences that grow your community.
Discover what it takes to create trails that will last and inspire more to be built.
This series is an introduction to the fundamentals of trail theory, sustainability, and management.
You will learn:
Theory and strategies behind modern trail development,
Guidelines for developing sustainable trails, and
Strategies for improved trail user experience.
Topics include:
Understanding sustainable trail guidelines,
Understanding the trail development life cycle,
Elements of sustainable trail planning, design, construction, and maintenance,
Learning trail anatomy and terminology,
Investigating different recreational user types and experience goals,
How to assess terrain both on your desktop and in the field,
Understanding and comparing grade and slope, and how they apply to trails, and
Strategies for successful trail development within communities.
This course is open to anyone interested in learning more about trail development. No previous experience or knowledge is required. This is the perfect introduction for:
Land trust volunteers & staff,
Trail club members & staff,
Land management agencies, and
New trail crew members and crew leaders
Location
This is a virtual training. See the event website for more details.
Trail Competencies
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Trail Construction
- • Trail Sustainability Principles
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Upcoming Event
Training Dates
Starts February 12, 2025
12:00 PMEnds March 26
12:00 PMThis event takes place in Eastern Daylight Time.
12:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time
11:00 AM Central Daylight Time
10:00 AM Mountain Daylight Time
10:00 AM Mountain Standard Time
09:00 AM Pacific Daylight Time
08:00 AM Alaska Daylight Time
07:00 AM Hawaii-Aleutian Daylight Time
07:00 AM Hawaii Standard Time
Registration
Contact Details
- [email protected]
Stephen Kasacek
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