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Sustainable Trail Bridge Design
Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Published Mar 1, 2020

Designing trail bridges based on trail-specific Trail Management Objectives (TMOs) is essential for providing the desired trail experience, for ensuring user safety, and for maximizing bridge longevity.

North Country Trail Handbook
North Country Trail Handbook

Published Mar 1, 2019

The North Country National Scenic Trail (NST) extends for thousands of miles across seven states. Its layout, design, construction, and maintenance require the participation of a myriad of individuals and groups.

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives
Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

Published Sep 1, 2016

This publication provides comprehensive guidance and instructions for applying Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives. This recently published version includes the original 2008 content, along with updated photos and formatting.

USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications
USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

Published Nov 1, 2014

The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail management efforts and the agency’s Trails Data Dictionary for constructed features and tasks.

Bike Parks: IMBA's Guide to New School Trails
Bike Parks: IMBA's Guide to New School Trails

Published Jan 1, 2014

This book examines all phases of planning, designing, building, and operating these facilities, with real-world success stories and multiple essays provided by leaders in the field.

Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience
Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience

Published Jan 1, 2014

In the context of mountain bike trails, excellence is realized when a trail design merges the desired outcomes and difficulty that a rider seeks with the setting in which the outcomes are realized.

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