Trail Skills Institute Module 4: Trail Design and Layout

Module 4 of 6 part series offered by Arizona Trail Association and Flagline Trails. Module 4, Trail Design and Layout, covers trail design considerations, construction criteria, control points, corridor identification, tight flagging, and construction prescription.

This 2 day class will include expert classroom-style and hands-on instruction from trail professionals. Group camping will be available near project site. Meals provided. Exact project location will be shared with registrants as class date approaches.

Location

Central, AZ (exact location TBD)
Tucson, Arizona 85705

Trail Core Competencies

• Project Preparation
• • Land Use Plan Alignment
• • Define Purpose and Need of Project
• • Corridor Planning
• • Stakeholder Engagement
• • Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Principles

• Project Planning and Design
• • Project Cost Estimation
• • Implementation Plan
• • Trail Specifications
• • Design
• • Trail Plans
• • Interpretation
• • Permitting
• • Universal Design/ADA Accessibility

• National Trail System Specific
• • IAM (Inventory, Assessment, and Monitoring)
• • National Scenic Trail Designation and Planning

Relevant Trail Types

• Equestrian Trails
• Hiking Trails
• Long-distance Trails
• Mountain Biking Trails
• Shared-Use Trails
• Urban Trails