Behind the Scenes Look: Accessible Trail Building & Management

Join VLT along with representatives from Rabbit Tracks Trails Works, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council and Upper Valley Trails Alliance to learn about the design, construction and maintenance of accessible trails! This workshop will be held at the Pratt Refuge during the construction of a new accessible trail on the property. This will allow participants to see the equipment, materials and site conditions firsthand as they learn about design considerations and construction. VLT will also share about the statewide Trail Accessibility Hub network and other groups working to promote outdoor accessibility. 

This event is perfect for land/trail managers or anyone interested in accessible trails.

Event Leaders:

• Annalise Carington – CIG Project Director & Fee Lands Manager, Vermont Land Trust
• Caitlin Cusack – Forester, Vermont Land Trust
• Greg Fatigate – Owner, Rabbit Tracks Trails Works
• Sharon Plumb – Program Manager, Vermont Trails & Greenways Council
• Russell Hirschler – Executive Director, Upper Valley Trails Alliance

We’ll travel a distance of about a ¼ mile during the workshop. Note that the trail is still under construction – some sections of the trail will have a compacted, stable surface while other sections may be incomplete with larger stone, loose gravel or bare earth. The average slope is 2-5% with a few shorter sections having a slope of 8-10%. Please reach out with any questions about site conditions and accessibility.