published Jul 2019
by
Ryan Chao with Rails to Trails Conservancy
The route of Great American Rail-Trail was formally revealed during a cross-country live event on May 8, 2019.
published Aug 2018
by
Stuart Macdonald
A photo gallery of murals, sculptures, decorative paving, and memorials.
published Mar 2019
by
American Trails Staff
Finely crushed rock (crusher fines) is a useful alternative to paving trails that accommodates most trail activities.
published Sep 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Trails and greenways create an opportunity to teach visitors about history, the environment, and the community
published Aug 2018
by
Stuart Macdonald
Low water crossings are designed to allow normal flow under the trail, and to be over-topped during seasonal floods.
published Dec 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Mileage can be marked off on signs, posts, stones, or stencils on the pavement.
published Aug 2018
by
Stuart Macdonald
Examples of electric transmission lines in shared utility corridors with trails, railtrails, and greenways.
published Nov 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
Ramps, typically used for building access, are often provided on trails.
published Aug 2018
by
Stuart Macdonald
Encouraging different types of users to share the trail is just as important on urban trails as it is on backcountry trails.
published Oct 2019
by
Stuart Macdonald
A variety of steel-frame commercial bridges along typical multiple-use trails.