Table of Contents

Chapter 1 - Introduction
A. The Trail Care Crew Program
B. Meet the Crews
C. Subaru/IMBA Partnership

Chapter 2 - Philosophy
A. Erosion
B. Try to Mimic Mother Nature

Chapter 3 - Layout
A. Get Permission
B. Know the Area
C. Establish the Route
D. Building Flow Into Route

Chapter 4 - Construction
A. Knowing the Grade
B. Flagging the Trail
C. Clearing the Trail Corridor
D. Constructing the Tread
E. Bridges
F. Switchbacks

Chapter 5 - Maintenance
A. Determing the Tread
B. Drainage

Chapter 6 - Glossary

If you would like to print your own copy of Trailbuilding Basics you may download the pdf document (400K). This pdf is designed for printing a folded, two-sided, 8.5 x 5.5 inch trail book, centered stapled. It is not designed for online viewing.

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