published Dec 5, 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Specific skills used in trails and greenways work: construction of trails; construction of various trail elements; construction of trailheads and related facilities.
published Dec 5, 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Specific skills used in trails and greenways work: layout of trails; design for different trail activities; types of trails.
published Jun 1, 2020
by
American Trails Staff
Categories, lists, and definitions of skills used in trails and greenways work, along with links to classes and resources for training.
published Dec 5, 2019
The project to complete the Catamount Trail, located in Oregon's Silver Falls State Park, was awarded $145,925.00 in Recreational Trails Funds in the year 2016.
published Nov 15, 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Trailshaping is a system of understanding in which simple, everyday forces shape (generate) the big picture, details, and nuances of all trails and all trail types, as well as context-specific trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, and management.
published Nov 14, 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
One of the most difficult trail facilities to accomplish is a crossing of an active rail line.
published Nov 7, 2019
by
Dianne Martin
American Trails contributor Dianne Martin shares some tips on how to safely share trails with horses.
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 Jan 1, 2004
by
Jim Schmid
A wide variety of tools are available to layout, construct, and maintain trails. Local and individual preferences often dictate the kinds of tools which are chosen for various tasks.