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Examples of Trail Standards


Trail clearance varies with the type of user. Hikers require an 8-foot overhead clearance, while equestrians need 12 feet (mouse over picture to compare)


Trimming a branch correctly means cutting close to the trunk and leaving no stub (mouse over picture to compare)


When cutting a trail on a slope, benching may be partial or full (mouse over picture to compare)


Proper fill technique creates a stable outer edge; improperly placed fill may erode and disappear (mouse over picture to compare)

Source: Trail Center Crew Leader Manual