Protected Area Management Services: Trails Manual

Trails Manual

A complete guide to Trail Planning, Construction and Maintenance in Parks and Protected Areas

There are many "how to" trails manuals available. This manual goes far beyond the how to approach and presents valuable information as to why, where, and how to integrate trails into the broader protected area context to achieve sustainable trails that provide high quality opportunities for all types of users.

A systematic approach to all phases of trail management including:

Planning, site analysis, risk and safety investigation, accessibility, user standards and preferences
Recreation Opportunity Spectrum planning for trails
Design, layout and managing construction
Construction techniques and graphics for many common trail structures
Mapping, measuring and creating trail logs
Monitoring and evaluation using standards and indicators
Maintenance programs and activities
Standards, tables, forms and aids for trail management

Available as a free PDF download in English and Spanish

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