Trail Planning and Design: Foundations of Success

American Trails

Trail Planning and Design: Foundations of Success

Recorded Training

Webinar Project Planning and Design

This webinar will review several common approaches and technologies for trail planning and design projects and provide attendees with real world examples.

Trail planning and design utilize a variety of approaches, tools, and techniques. This webinar will review several common approaches and technologies and provide attendees with real world examples of trail planning and design projects. Additionally, we’ll explore the phases of trail planning and design and the specific outputs associated with: trail feasibility studies, conceptual plans, master plans, field design and specification.


This webinar is part of a four-part webinar series hosted by the Professional TrailBuilders Association. Join us for all four webinars (or view the recordings):



Learning Objectives:



  • Provide information that will improve safe working practices for trail workers
  • Enhance safety and risk management skills for crew leaders or project supervisors
  • Provide information that could reduce lost time accidents or financial impacts to professional trail builders or organizations/agencies.

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

    General. All trail types are relevant.

Learning Credits and CEUs

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Learning credits will be available to attendees and are included in the registration fee. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available online as well at registration. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.

American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU Equivalency Petition, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.

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