Trail Building Information

NMVFO Trail Workshop Presentation: This is a slideshow that is one part of our Trail Building Workshop class. This is a good introduction to the work that NMVFO does. Click here to start slideshow presentation.

NMVFO Trail Maintenance Presentation: This is a slideshow of trail maintenance skills. Click here to start slideshow presentation. Or  download pdf

Trails Handbook  - the handbook is designed to assist park management professionals in the development of a comprehensive trail management program

Forest Service Trail Construction & Maintenance Notebook – the definitive trail building resource

IMBA's list of 10 common trail building mistakes

Trail Building Resources - loads of links & resources on trail building posted by the National Trails Training Partnership

Training Workshops and Seminars

Trail Building Training - workshops all over the country posted by the National Trails Training Partnership

Outdoor Stewardship Institute Training Calendar – training workshops in Colorado

Trail Crew Leading Resources – Some information in these is specific to the organization that produced them, but there is lots of good general information.

Pacific Crest Trail Association Crew Leadership Manual - how to manage volunteers

Crew Leader Manual - by Volunteers for the Outdoors Arizona.

Trail Improvement Grants

ExtremeTerrain's Clean Trail Grant Program - provides grants for trail improvement projects.