Trailbuilding Basics

by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA)

The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew is a time-tested international trails program that teaches how to create environmentally sound and fun trails!

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Wildfire Restoration Handbook

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posted Apr 7, 2023

In 2009, the city of The Colony planned to build a recreational trail (10 foot-wide, 3.5 mile pathway) that would run along the lake’s shoreline, contouring to its natural shape and providing residents with a picturesque route for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling. The city selected the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System due to its flexibility to conform to curves, surface permeability, and low maintenance design.

Tools for Trails: Measuring and Surveying Tools

posted Nov 8, 2022

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posted Oct 3, 2022

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