Trails Handbook Content
Section 1: Planning and Administration
Chapter 2: Trail System Development and Management Program
Chapter 3: Planning and Environmental Compliances
Chapter 4: Visitor Trail Facilities and Amenities
Section 2: Trail Layout and Design
Chapter 5: Principles of Trail Layout and Design
Chapter 6: Mountain Bike Trail Design
Chapter 7: Equestrian Trail Design
Chapter 8: Accessible Trail Design
Chapter 10: Non-Motorized Snow Use Trails
Section 3: Trail Construction
Chapter 11: Principles of Trail Construction
Chapter 12: Topographical Turn, Climbing Turn and Switchback Construction
Chapter 13: Retaining Structures
Chapter 14: Draining Structures
Chapter 15: Timber Planking, Puncheon and Boardwalk Structures
Chapter 21: Work Force Management
Section 4: Trail Maintenance
Chapter 23: Trail Maintenance Principles
Chapter 24: Clearing and Brushing
Chapter 25: Trail Tread Maintenance
Chapter 26: Drainage and Structure Maintenance
Chapter 27: Erosion/Sediment Control and Trail Removal
Appendices
Appendix D Change-in-Use Flow Chart
Appendix G Trail Project Monitoring
Appendix H Road and Trail Management Plan Outline
Appendix J Using an Auto Level
Appendix K Bridge Scaffolding Drawings
Appendix L Trailside Shelter Drawings
Appendix M Bear Management Plan
Appendix N Digest of Inmate Laws
Appendix O Task Hazard Analysis
Appendix P Emergency Response Plan
Appendix Q Injury and Illness Prevention Program
Appendix R Wildfire Prevention
Appendix S Genetic Integrity Guidelines for Revegetation, Seed Collection, and Propagation