Resource Library:

Trail Design



published Feb 2020

FAQ: What is the Typical Width of a Shared-Use Trail?

by American Trails Staff

The best answer that you will get for how wide a trail should be is “It depends.”


published Dec 2019

Trail Construction Skills and Competencies

by American Trails Staff

Specific skills used in trails and greenways work: construction of trails; construction of various trail elements; construction of trailheads and related facilities.


published Dec 2019

Trail Design Skills and Competencies

by American Trails Staff

Specific skills used in trails and greenways work: layout of trails; design for different trail activities; types of trails.


posted Jul 25, 2020

Trail Development: Considerations for Adaptive Mountain Biking

Learn how different communities have developed and maintained inclusive trails that can be used by mountain bikers of all abilities.


Results from the Business Directory


Barry Smith Trails

Chattanooga, Tennessee

Barry Smith Trails specializes in the design, layout, and construction of quality hiking, biking/multi-use trails.


3310 Center St, Chattanooga, Tennessee 37419
(423) 400-4109 • [email protected]
https://barrysmithtrails.com/

Eastern Trails, Inc.

Mansonville, Quebec, JoE 1X0, Canada

Eastern Trails, Inc. or Sentiers de l'Est Inc is a Quebec based company specialized in trail building for hiking or mountain biking.


208 Vale Perkins, Mansonville, Quebec, JoE 1X0, Canada
(819) 238-5975 • [email protected]
https://sentiersdelest.com/

Chinook Associates LLC

Arvada, Colorado

Chinook Associates was created to be an industry leader in the design, development, and management of Natural Resources, Parks, Protected Areas and Recreational Trail Systems.


13460 West 85th Drive, Arvada, Colorado 80005
(303) 718-0829
https://chinookassociatesllc.com/

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