Below is a link to a plethora of manuals and best practices guides that provide information for trail planning, design, construction, maintenance, operation, and management, and for signs. These resources are from government agencies or nonprofit organizations. Copies may be … Continue reading
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The National Center on Accessibility (NCA) entered into an agreement with the U.S. Access Board and National Park Service to investigate natural firm and stable surface alternatives when creating accessible pedestrian trails, including crushed stones, packed soil, and other natural … Continue reading
While these guidelines are for federal properties, they can provide a resource for camps, conference centers, horse centers, etc., looking to make their properties more accessible. —————— SEPTEMBER 26, 2013. The U.S. Access Board issued new accessibility guidelines for outdoor areas … Continue reading
Are your trails marked for your guests to easily follow? Are the construction materials easy to maintain? Many years ago, it was common practice to blaze trails by cutting into the inner bark, permanently scarring the tree (shown on left). … Continue reading
With summer right around the corner, are you working on your hiking or horse trails? Here are a couple of great resources from the Pacific Crest Trail Association. Information includes safety, job hazard analysis, volunteers, hand tool field maintenance drainage … Continue reading