Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

Trail Construction Techniques

Information that is already available to Forest Service employees is not repeated in this guidebook. The "Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook" includes practical techniques used to construct and maintain trails. Written for trail crew workers, it is intended to be taken along on work projects. Numerous illustrations help explain the main points. The notebook is at http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/fspubs/07232806/index.htm.

The publication "Wetland Trail Design and Construction" describes materials and techniques used to construct trails in wetlands. Written primarily for workers who are inexperienced in wetland trail construction, it may also be helpful for experienced workers. Techniques suitable for wilderness settings and for more developed settings are included as well as numerous drawings to illustrate important points. The publication is available at http://www.fs.fed.us/eng/pubs/htmlpubs/htm07232804/index.htm or http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/environment/fspubs/07232804/index.htm.

Standard Forest Service trail specifications are available at http://www.fs.fed.us/database/acad/dev/trails/trails.htm.