BUILDING HIGH-QUALITY, SUSTAINABLE TRAILS
Recommended Trail Standards
Trail Building Near Sensitive Areas
Trail Standards by User Type
Trail Standards by User Type
Trail Building Near Sensitive Areas
Trail Standards by User Type
Mountain Biking
- IMBA Guidelines for a High Quality Trail Experience
- IMBA Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process
Rail Trails and Multi-Use Paths
Equestrian
Backcountry Ski
Mountain Biking
- IMBA Guidelines for a High Quality Trail Experience
- IMBA Trail Development Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process
Rail Trails and Multi-Use Paths
Equestrian
Backcountry Ski
Snowmobile
River Access
Rock Climbing
Campsites
Trail Building Near Sensitive Areas
Trail Building Near Sensitive Areas
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Trails Near Wetlands
- USFS Wetland Trail Design and Construction
- VT DEC Wetlands Program Recreation Trail Building and Wetlands
Trails Near Rivers
- VT DEC Rivers Program Recreation Trail Building and Riparian Areas – Coming soon
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Check out Vermont Urban and Community Forest's Toolkit, which includes detailed information on how to engage stakeholders, design, and plan for public trails.
Sustainable Trail Building Certificate
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Sustainable Trail Building Certificate
Launch your new career as a trail professional through hands-on learning with flexible, part-time programs of study.
American Trails
Town Forest Recreation Planning Toolkit
Sustainable Trail Building Certificate
American Trails offers live and recorded webinars relevant to trail organizations and professionals throughout the country. Check out more than 200 recorded webinars on trail funding, accessibility, planning, equity, and more.
Find a Professional Trail Builder
Find a Professional Trail Builder
Find a Professional Trail Builder
Check out the PTBA website to learn more about trail builders in Vermont.