What is trail construction?

The goal of trail building is to create a long-term relationship between humans and nature. The trail designer/constructor learns over time the nuances of the forest, rocks and streams and how important it is to build a sustainable trail that is easy to maintain and becomes a natural part of the landscape.

What is trail maintenance?

Projects can include building, maintaining and improving trail tread, removing fallen trees, repairing and building trail structures, brushing and clearing vegetation, as well as blazing and signing the trail. …

How do you clear a walking trail?

To clear a trail, go from small to big. So start by removing small trees, shrubs, and tree branches; then cut larger trees; and, finally, focus on stumps and boulder. Your design standards will dictate how much clearing is needed to achieve the right width, height and level of difficulty.

What makes a good trail?

A good trail is like a comfortable pair of shoes: It feels welcoming and pleasing under foot and takes you confidently to a favorite destination and back. Sonoma County’s Regional Parks have a wide selection of trails to choose from. But making a good trail takes a lot more than meets the eye.

What is an off trail drainage?

Waterbars. Waterbars are commonly used drainage structures. Make sure that waterbars are installed correctly and are in the right location. Water moving down the trail turns when it contacts the waterbar and, in theory, is directed off the lower edge of the trail (figure 17).

How can trail erosion be prevented?

Use waterbars and other measures to route runoff away from trail. Bridge wet soils and avoid steep slopes. Consider using trail surface materials like mulch or crushed gravel to reduce erosion.

How do you build a hillside path?

  1. Plan a route that zigzags back and forth down the slope.
  2. Level your path.
  3. Use either the shovel or a scooper to dig your slope along the cleared pathway.
  4. Lay the walkway surface.
  5. Install steps in any of the steeper or straight areas.
  6. Install railings anywhere you have installed steps or wherever the path is too steep.

How do you clear a trail in the woods by hand?

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