Used by both the U.S. Forest and Park Services, this manual explains how to plan, build, design, and maintain trails.

This is the classic, comprehensive manual on how to build a footpath to withstand the beating of 8 million boots a year (some hitting the ground 5 million times), to rest lightly on the land, to preserve the natural resources around it, and to allow a true backcountry experience-all at the same time. It is addressed to those who work on the Appalachian Trail-4,500 volunteers putting in a total of more than 185,000 hours a year-but is used by veteran and novice trail-builders around the world because of the success of the Appalachian Trail system. Illustrated with more than 50 photographs and 100 explanatory drawings, this manual includes design and construction specifications and lists of tools and U.S. suppliers.

From the leading conservation organization--the trail building and maintenance bible, now updated and expanded to meet new techniques and new realities of the 21st century. New chapters on arid lands restoration and involving conservation volunteers. The latest in effective management of work crews of all ages.

Trail Solutions, IMBA's guide to building sweet singletrack, presents cutting-edge trail design, construction, maintenance and management techniques in a colorful and easy-to-read format. Includes more than 130 photos and 50 innovative illustrations.

2nd Edition!This book started the worldwide pump track revolution - and it's still helping people everywhere build great pump tracks with a minimum of time, stress and do-overs.Learn the essentials. Plan your track. Measure twice. Build once. Ride forever!Through www.leelikesbikes.com I get lots of questions about designing and building pump tracks. I answer many questions on the site, but I thought it was time to put all of the essential info in one place. This ebook contains never-before-published information about designing and building pump tracks. If you spend a few bucks on this ebook, you'll spend less time building - and more time riding!Pages: 90Photos: 73Diagrams: 42Ebook: $10Print book: $28ContentsWhat is a pump track?Know your pump track historyWhy build a pump track?How much does a pump track cost?Must-do checklistChoosing a locationGrade and drainageYou'll need these toolsDon't make these mistakesDig down or stack up?Do you want a track or a park?How pumping worksRad rollersBeautiful bermsBerm-rollersBerm-to-berm transitionsBuilding interchangesSweet jumpsDesigning your trackSample layoutsWhat kind of dirt?Testing your dirtHow much dirt do you need?Make a build sheetDraw your track on the groundPlace your dirtShape your trackIf you dig up your yardAbout soil compactionPack your trackWater/ride/repeatMaintenanceManaging riskPump track liability waiverLet's do this!