published Mar 1, 2019
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North Country National Scenic Trail
The North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) extends for thousands of miles across seven states. Its layout, design, construction, and maintenance require the participation of a myriad of individuals and groups.
published Jan 1, 2007
Considering the many factors that go into estimating costs for building and managing trails, railtrails, and greenways with examples from Wisconsin.
published Jul 1, 2007
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USDA Forest Service
An updated edition of the industry standard, "Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook," first released in 1996.
published Aug 1, 1996
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North Country National Scenic Trail
The purpose of this handbook is to lay the foundation upon which the North Country NST will achieve a degree of consistency from one segment to another.
posted Jan 4, 2018
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Randy Martin with Trailscape
Designers and land managers should consider the benefits of lengthening trails to lower the average grade while at the same time including short sections that are much steeper.
published May 13, 2020
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Liz Thorstensen with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)
The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, signed into law by President Donald J. Trump on March 27, 2020, provides the Economic Development Administration (EDA) with $1.5 billion for economic development assistance programs to strengthen communities.
posted Dec 18, 2018
Participants will learn the five essential elements of sustainable trails and how to incorporate them into trail layout and construction.
posted Dec 18, 2018
Participants will learn the five essential elements of sustainable trails and how to incorporate them into trail layout and construction. This session will guide participants from desktop trail planning to design and layout, corridor flagging, and pin flagging of a trail alignment in the field. Students will gain field experience constructing new trail, reroutes, and maintaining existing trails on the Rockingham Community College campus.
published Aug 8, 2003
The next time you need some culverts on your trail try used steel casings. You'll like them!
Crushed rock trail adjacent to concrete greenway; Clear Creek National Recreation Trail, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Crushed rock trail adjacent to concrete greenway; Clear Creek National Recreation Trail, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Crushed rock trail adjacent to concrete greenway; Clear Creek National Recreation Trail, Wheat Ridge, Colorado
Adjoining treads, one hard surface and one soft, is the typical situation; Highline Canal Trail, Aurora, Colorado
Adjoining treads, one hard surface and one soft, is the typical situation; Highline Canal Trail, Aurora, Colorado
Adjoining treads, one hard surface and one soft, is the typical situation; Highline Canal Trail, Aurora, Colorado
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