published Sep 2019
by
Bill Hasenjaeger with Trail Boss
Trail Boss™ innovative new packable rock bar expands digging tools from dirt to rock
published Aug 2019
by
Hannah Traverse with The Corps Network
Why trail managers often engage Conservation Corps on maintenance projects, and why you might see more Corps on our trails.
posted Aug 26, 2019
In partnership with Equine Land Conservation Resource, this webinar addresses methods used in constructing equestrian trails for shared use while also including ADA interface in an urban environment.
published Jan 2004
by
Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used grubbing and raking tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
published Aug 2019
by
Lois Bachensky with USDA Forest Service
A crusher fine trail combines the rustic feeling of a natural surface trail with a surface type that's durable (but not concrete or asphalt). The natural gravel-like surface feels more like a trail than a hard surfaced path and fits in well with primitive settings.
published Aug 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Let’s face it. Motorized, equestrian, biking, and hiking users do not always get along. When conflicts inevitably arise, what do we do, and how can we avoid it in the first place?
published Jan 2004
by
Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used Lifting and Hauling Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Jul 16, 2019
Duke Energy TRAILS at RCC will be offering the popular four-day basic skills training session, Sustainable Trail Design and Layout, Construction, and Maintenance, twice this fall on October 7-10 and December 2-5. These classes typically fill up, so register soon.
posted Jul 16, 2019
Duke Energy TRAILS at RCC will be offering the popular four-day basic skills training session, Sustainable Trail Design and Layout, Construction, and Maintenance, twice this fall on October 7-10 and December 2-5. These classes typically fill up, so register soon. I will be the instructor for both classes. Individuals who are involved with design, construction, maintenance, and management of natural surface multiple-use trails will benefit from the information offered in this class. Learn how to do it right the first time, so it doesn't cost your agency more time and money in the future.
published Jul 2019
by
Michael Osborne with Five Rivers MetroParks
The challenges of balancing ecological protection, physical management and social demands on natural surface hiking, equestrian, mountain biking and multi-use trails can be overwhelming. However, it IS possible to meet these challenges by designing sustainable trails that are created to last into the next century.
