filed under: maintenance best practices
Specific skills used in maintenance of trails and greenways: maintenance of trails; repair of various trail elements; maintenance of trailheads and related facilities.
Skills for Natural Surface Trail Maintenance
Skills for Maintenance of Trail-related Elements
Skills for Accessible Trail Maintenance
Skills for Urban Trail and Bike/Ped Facility Maintenance
Skills for Trailhead Facility Maintenance
Skills for Inspection and Maintenance of Structures
Published December 2019
North Country Trail Crew Leader Handbook
The Crew Leader Handbook is designed to provide information for Crew Leaders organizing and overseeing projects on the North Country National Scenic Trail. This Handbook is intended as a compliment to the in-person North Country Trail Association Crew Leader training program, which is available to all volunteers looking to expand their skills sets and gain new leadership skills.
Goats Graze Along the Frisco Highline Trail
The Frisco Highline Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is using a team of goats to tame vegetation around the trail.
Pennsylvania Trail Design & Development Principles
A compilation of best practices and guidelines for the planning, design, construction, and management of your trail employing sustainable design.
FAQ: Apps for Trail Management and Volunteers
Information on apps that can be used for trail management that would be suitable for volunteer-type organizations.
