posted Mar 13, 2018
by National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)
A national study on Active Transportation and Parks and Recreation.
posted Aug 5, 2019
The Primer provides discussion of broad wildlife topics, plus key concepts and rules of thumb to help with trail planning and management.
posted Nov 9, 2021
Everything you need to know about planning, building, and maintaining accessible trails.
posted Feb 14, 2022
Everything you need to know about trail planning and design for long lasting trails.
posted Jul 28, 2020
by NV5, Inc.
Camden County is undertaking the ambitious goal of constructing a bicycle and pedestrian trail across the length of the county, beginning at the Delaware River waterfront and extending to the southeastern county line, a distance of approximately 33 miles.
posted Apr 10, 2019
The Sustainable Trail Guidelines were developed with two primary objectives: to evaluate and prioritize strategies that will improve the existing trail system, and to introduce new trails that can be managed with minimal resources.
posted Feb 19, 2018
This session will also explain the practical use of GIS technology for numerous applications.
posted Aug 19, 2020
by Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation
The DCR’s Trails Program seeks to provide a safe, quality recreation experience for a diverse range of trail users while practicing sound stewardship of the Commonwealth’s natural and cultural resources. This “Trails Guidelines and Best Practices Manual” meets this responsibility by providing a consistent set of trail management policies, guidelines, procedures, and best practices in sustainable trail development.
posted Feb 19, 2018
by Randy Martin with Trailscape
Learn how to plan an initial trail layout.
posted Jan 24, 2018
by Jim Murphy with Back Country Horsemen of America
Trail conflict occurs: among different user groups, among different users within the same group, and as a result of factors not related to a users' trail activities.
posted Jan 8, 2021
by Don Meeker with Terrabilt Wayfinding Solutions
Don Meeker, president of Terrabilt, reflects on trails as a critical sanctuary during COVID-19, and provides guidance on signage to keep everyone on trails safe. Terrabilt will also provide the production artwork for their COVID-19 trail sign for free.
posted Aug 26, 2021
Proper management of off-highway vehicle (OHV) trails is one of the most important tasks for trail managers today.
posted Mar 13, 2018
The vision of a continuous greenway along the Detroit River seemed like a dream only a few years ago. But today, communities and businesses in Greater Detroit are redefining their relationship to the river and championing linked greenways along its entire length.
posted Feb 19, 2018
Come learn how water trails are connecting people to waterways as practitioners describe their successful programs of developing and managing extensive water trails.
posted Jan 19, 2018
by Hugh Duffy with National Park Service
This article introduces the criteria of maximum profile grade relative to the existing cross slope (fall line) as key to the development of natural surface trail projects that are sustainable. Key trail design concepts excerpted from trail documents are presented in this article.
posted Aug 19, 2020
by San Luis Valley Great Outdoors (SLV GO!)
Trails are more than simply lines on a map, a form of transportation or route to destinations. Trails are an experience. Engaging trails systems provide a sense of unique place, highlight natural topography and attract outdoor-based tourism. A vast and varied experience hooks trails users and leaves them wanting to return for more exploration. This tool kit offers suggestions for building destination-worthy trail systems.
