Making trails attractive to hikers.
Presenter: Lis Nielsen, President, European Ramblers Association
How to do you ensure a trail will be attractive to hikers? What are the important elements in making a trail outstanding? The European Ramblers Association, representing more than 3 million walkers in 35 different European countries, has developed a set of criteria to easily test if a trail will be attractive or not. Based on more than 100 years of experience we have identified the most important elements from the hikers’ point of view and worked on making existing trails outstanding.
Guidelines for Managing and Restoring Natural Plant Communities along Trails and Waterways
posted Sep 18, 2023
These guidelines are designed to assist resource managers in conducting management activities that enhance the quality of natural plant communities, wildlife habitat, regional landscape integrity and visual quality, particularly as related to planning, development, and maintenance of trails, water trails, and water access sites.
Q&A: Trail Construction Costs, Risks, and Tips for Success
posted Aug 28, 2023
Q&A from the 2021 webinar Trail Construction Costs, Risks, and Tips for Success
Naugatuck River Greenway Trail Cost Estimates
posted Aug 28, 2023
The Naugatuck River Greenway (NRG) is an officially designated Connecticut State Greenway, consisting of the open and green spaces along the Naugatuck River. Greenways are corridors of open space that may protect natural resources or provide recreational opportunities, and typically follow a natural feature like a river or manmade features like a canal or disused rail bed.
Non-Motorized Trail Cost Estimator
posted Aug 28, 2023
Trail development cost guide for Oregon Parks and Recreation Departments
