published Jan 1, 1999
by
Santa Clara County Parks
This Trail Maintenance Manual was developed as a field guideline and procedure manual for Park staff responsible for the maintenance, construction, and operation of the Santa Clara County Parks trails’ system.
published Jun 1, 2013
by
National Park Service
Guidelines for accessing, designing, and building launch sites for carry-in watercraft.
posted Apr 20, 2020
The webinar will address pertinent specifications ranging from ASTM to AASHTO as they relate to Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer (FRP) bridges and boardwalks.
published Nov 5, 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.
published Oct 24, 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
A variety of steel-frame commercial bridges along typical multiple-use trails.
published Jun 30, 2010
The North Country National Scenic Trail facilitates trail maintenance through a system of Trail Adopters who take responsibility for sections of trail. The NCTA Adopter Handbook notes that “A good trail experience is what gains support for the trail and ultimately increases membership.” The Handbook details standards for signs, blazes, tread, bridges, and campsites.
published Jan 23, 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
published Apr 1, 2014
This document provides guidelines to help managers make decisions in a sustainable manner for major trailheads all along the CDNST. Overall principles given here relate to all trailhead sites. However, they also include more detailed guidelines specific to the highly varied settings along the Continental Divide.
published Aug 17, 2018
by
Stuart Macdonald
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
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