posted Oct 7, 2021
Designing trail bridges based on trail-specific Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) is essential for providing the desired trail experience, for ensuring user safety, and for maximizing bridge longevity.
posted Jun 15, 2020
Guidelines for accessing, designing, and building launch sites for carry-in watercraft.
posted Nov 5, 2019
Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.
posted Oct 24, 2019
A variety of steel-frame commercial bridges along typical multiple-use trails.
posted Jun 11, 2019
by Butch Bernhardt with Western Wood Preservers Institute
Wood is sustainable and renewable. We can extend the life of wood far beyond the time it takes to grow a new tree.
posted Apr 4, 2019
by California State Parks, Statewide Trails Section
A trail bridge is a structure along a trail that spans over a waterway, precipitous slope, or other unstable ground that cannot support trail construction. Typically, a trail bridge is longer than a single span puncheon or boardwalk. If the height from the deck of the bridge to the ground or watercourse channel below is 48 inches or more, railings are required for safety. In addition to horizontal railings, a mid-rail or diagonal mid-rail is also necessary for edge protection.
posted Jan 23, 2019
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
posted Aug 17, 2018
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
posted Aug 2, 2018
Best practices for blaze marking along trails
posted Aug 1, 2018
Developing a trails plan for Rotary Community Park/Little Bear Creek that includes boardwalks through environmentally sensitive area.
posted Jul 24, 2018
Reducing impacts to vegetation and wildlife under boardwalks
posted Jul 23, 2018
Recommendations for anti-slip on wood surfaces.
