Trail Planning and Design: Foundations of Success

Recorded 12/07/2023

This webinar will review several common approaches and technologies for trail planning and design projects and provide attendees with real world examples.

Webinar Outline
Trail planning and design utilize a variety of approaches, tools, and techniques. This webinar will review several common approaches and technologies and provide attendees with real world examples of trail planning and design projects. Additionally, we’ll explore the phases of trail planning and design and the specific outputs associated with: trail feasibility studies, conceptual plans, master plans, field design and specification.

This webinar is part of a four-part webinar series hosted by the Professional TrailBuilders Association. Join us for all four webinars (or view the recordings):

- November 2, 2023: Approvals, Permits, and Compliance: Navigating the Regulatory Waters from Trail Plan Through Construction
- December 7, 2023: Trail Planning and Design: Foundations of Success
- January 11, 2024: Risk Management During Trail Construction
- February 29, 2024: Trail Assessment for Accessibility and Sustainability (title and details to be finalized)

Learning Objectives
- Common approaches, techniques and technologies used in trail planning and design.
- Trail planning phases and related documents (feasibility study, master plan, conceptual plan, field design, trail specifications)
- Explore real world applications of planning and design, including common pitfalls and successful strategies for mitigating them

Disclaimer
While we may individually agree (or disagree) in whole or in part with any or all of the participants, the views expressed in these webinars are not necessarily representative of the views of American Trails as an organization or its board and staff. Unless specific situations are noted by presenters, nothing in American Trails webinars should be considered to be interpreted as a standard.