Sustainable Trail Building Overview
Sustainable Trail Building Overview Sustainable trail building focuses on creating trails that minimize environmental impact, enhance user safety, and require minimal maintenance over time. This involves careful planning, design, and construction techniques that consider the surrounding landscape and climate. NBLS Trailworks is committed to the key principles of sustainable trail building: Minimize Environmental Impact: Sustainable […]
Key Principles of Sustainable Trail Design
Key Principles of Sustainable Trail Design 1. Half Rule The trail’s slope should be less than half the slope of the land on either side. This ensures water doesn’t flow down the trail, which can lead to erosion and unsafe conditions—even on gently sloping terrain. trails.nc.gov+1 2. Ten Percent Average Guideline The overall average grade […]
