ENR 1005 Foundations of Trail Construction & Maintenance
This course prepares the student to design, lay out, construct, and maintain natural surface multi-use, single-track trails using hand tools. The student will master the fundamentals of sustainable trails through classroom and field-based activities. The student will identify, plan, and complete a sustainable trail project. (2-6 lab.) (Max 3)
Major Topics
- Trail planning, design, and evaluation
- Organizational partnerships
- Sustainable trail construction and maintenance
- Project preparation
- Project and crew management
Outcomes
In order to successfully complete this course, the student will:
1. Design a sustainable multi-use trail or trail section.
2. Identify common potential impacts to natural and cultural resources.
3. Flag a trail corridor for construction.
4. Mitigate the impacts of erosion and traffic on a trail system during design and construction.
5. Create sustainable trail tread using a variety of hand tools and natural materials.
6. Evaluate the trail project through interviews with users and land managers.