Trail Maintenance Skills and Competencies
Specific skills used in maintenance of trails and greenways: maintenance of trails; repair of various trail elements; maintenance of trailheads and related facilities.
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American Trails Staff
Skills for Natural Surface Trail Maintenance
- Tools and safety for hand trail maintenance
- Maintenance of off-highway vehicle routes and trails
- Maintenance of on-snow routes for skiers, snowmobilers, and other winter trail uses
Skills for Maintenance of Trail-related Elements
- Maintaining drainage and water control elements
Skills for Accessible Trail Maintenance
- Maintaining surfaces and facilities for accessible trails
Skills for Urban Trail and Bike/Ped Facility Maintenance
- Materials and paving installation
- Using vehicles for trail cleaning and snow removal
Skills for Trailhead Facility Maintenance
- Maintaining signs and trail user information structures
Skills for Inspection and Maintenance of Structures
- Inspection and maintenance of hand-built backcountry bridges
- Inspection and maintenance of puncheon, corduroy, and turnpikes
- Inspection and maintenance of boardwalks
- Inspection and maintenance of rock walls and steps
