How Volunteers Manage Water on the Appalachian Trail
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Summary
Appalachian Trail volunteers play an active role in managing water on the footpath since moving water and standing water can damage the tread surface and surrounding areas. This video presents concepts of trail alignment, presents how to mitigate berms that trap water on the trail, and best practices for clearing waterbars and other drains.
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Trail Types Covered
General. All trail types are relevant.
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