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published Nov 2019

Trails Crossing on Active Railroad Lines

by Stuart Macdonald

One of the most difficult trail facilities to accomplish is a crossing of an active rail line.

published Nov 2019

Safe Encounters with Horses on Shared-Use Trails

by Dianne Martin

American Trails contributor Dianne Martin shares some tips on how to safely share trails with horses.

published Nov 2019

Ramps for Accessible Trails and Shared-Use Pathways

by Stuart Macdonald

Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.

published Oct 2019

Steel Trail Bridges on Shared-use Urban Pathways

by Stuart Macdonald

A variety of steel-frame commercial bridges along typical multiple-use trails.

published Jan 2004

Choosing the Right Tools for Trail Work

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.

published Aug 2018

Trails With Two Adjacent Treads

by Stuart Macdonald

Separate trails in the same corridor provide for different activities.

published Sep 2019

Horsepower: Where it all Started

by Guy Zoellner with USDA Forest Service

Packers still play an important role in backcountry trail development.

published Sep 2019

Interpretive Signs and Displays Along Trails

by Stuart Macdonald

Trails and greenways create an opportunity to teach visitors about history, the environment, and the community

published Aug 2018

Art Along Trails

by Stuart Macdonald

A photo gallery of murals, sculptures, decorative paving, and memorials.

published Sep 2019

Packable Rock Bar is a First

by Bill Hasenjaeger with Trail Boss

Trail Boss™ innovative new packable rock bar expands digging tools from dirt to rock

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ParkTread

Healdsburg, California

PARK TREAD® surfacing blends into the environment visually, aesthetically, and structurally, allowing users to experience sensitive ecosystems and watersheds with minimal impact.

PO Box 434, Healdsburg, California 95448
(707) 974-4889 • [email protected]

Flowtrack Mountain Bike Trails, LLC

Marquette, Michigan

Flowtrack Mountain Bike Trails is an innovative trail construction and design firm located in Marquette, MI. Flowtrack continues to bring new skills and building techniques to the trail building industry.

420 Pine Street, Marquette, Michigan 49855
(906) 869-4044 • [email protected]

Headwater Environmental, Inc.

Asheville, North Carolina

Headwater Environmental is an environmental consulting firm specializing in transactional due diligence, with offices in Wilmington and Asheville, NC.

43 College Place, Suite 212, Asheville, North Carolina 28801
(828) 577-9441 • [email protected]

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