Pacific Crest Trail Association
Drainage Design & Drain Dips
Trail Competencies
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Trail Construction
- • Water Management/Drainage Features
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Trail Maintenance
- • Drainage Features/Water Management
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Summary
PCTA Trail Skills College Curriculum
Overview
STUDENT SKILL OUTCOMES:
- A basic understanding of hillside hydrology, drainage principles, and how trails should work.
- How to identify the best location and construct new drain dips on existing eroded trails.
- Developing “trail eyes” and an eagerness to hike on a rainy day to learn to “think like water.”
Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
Publisher Pacific Crest Trail Association Published Jan 2019 File Format PDF File Size 0.65 MB
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