posted Dec 5, 2019
Specific skills used in maintenance of trails and greenways: maintenance of trails; repair of various trail elements; maintenance of trailheads and related facilities.
posted Mar 5, 2018
The County of Cumberland, NJ studied a series of railroad corridors for possible trail use including maintenance responsibilities. The Feasibility Study was written by Campbell Thomas & Co. of Philadelphia, PA.
posted Feb 19, 2018
The Appalachian Trail has been the focus of the largest and most comprehensive recreation ecology trail science study ever conducted.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid, Tools for Trails
Tools for Trails has updated our resource library with the latest in brushing tools. These are the most commonly used Brushing Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used Bark Peeling Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
Tools for Trails provides this list of the most commonly used digging and tamping tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Aug 8, 2022
Let’s talk about grubbing and raking tools! You might have heard the term grubbing before, but if you’re new to trail building, it may be unfamiliar. Grubbing is when you are removing earth and topsoil. Basically digging into the first while removing vegetation in the process. Trail builders may also call this process hogging.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used Miscellaneous Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
These are the most commonly used pounding and hammering Tools with tips on using them safely and effectively.
posted Apr 13, 2018
by Jim Schmid
Though the bulk of trail work involves the use of hand tools, there are occasions where power tools are more efficient.
posted Apr 13, 2018
The following trail work safety tips should be covered with volunteers and crewmembers before the start of any trail work.
