published May 1, 2009
by
Portland Parks and Recreation
Trails are an integral part of our park and recreation system. They are used by people of all ages and abilities to exercise, relax, socialize, view wildlife, and travel to destinations such as school and work.
published Jan 1, 2015
This guidebook benefits from a very clear presentation and covers many examples of urban trail situations. Specific design features for all types of trails and related facilities are included.
posted 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 Sep 1, 2000
Are trails safe? How do they affect property values of adjacent residents?
posted Aug 8, 2019
by
Lora Goerlich
Excess rain negatively impacted trail conditions and access to parks across the country. Flooded, muddy, impassable trails lingered for nearly four months, creating an impatient, ridged mindset in our perceived need to get on the trails. MUD… multiple, long stretches of quaggy, slippery mud with or without standing water were present longer than normal. We expect mud in the spring, but not for four months.
published Sep 30, 2016
by
Federal Highway Administration,
USDA Forest Service
This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently published version includes the original 2008 content, along with updated photos and formatting.
published Sep 1, 2008
Equestrian trail users are awakening to the fact that we are recreating largely on public lands owned by more than 300 million citizens.
published Sep 1, 2007
by
Florida Department of Transportation
The growth in trails reflects many people’s enjoyment of physical separation from motorized traffic. Segregation allows trail users to avoid the pollution, noise, and intimidation they perceive from motor vehicles, and the potential for an injury producing crash.
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.
