Trail Layout and Design Workshop

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Ever wonder why we place and build trails where they are, why it twists and turns, or why it is not the most direct route? Join Senior Trail Builder Ben Sugar for this part classroom, part field-based workshop to learn about designing and laying out routes for sustainable trails.

Trimage%2823%29.pngail layout and design is the practice of combining art and science to create a route that keeps people on it, water off of it, and is harmonious with nature.

This course helps you gain or brush up on the skills and techniques necessary to design trails looking at the bigger picture of connectivity, character, and positive user experience. 

This is a two-part workshop. After learning about sustainable design principles in the classroom at the Sterling Forest State Park Visitor's Center, the class heads into the field to learn how to put them into practice laying out a trail on the ground, using surveying tools to analyze grade, soils, and other local factors. The end result will be a flagged trail alignment of the same type and quality of those proposed for real world projects.

Space is limited. Please register to be provided with exact location, times and other details.

Know Before You Go

  • Please wear long pants, sturdy, closed-toe shoes or boots and bring plenty of water, snacks, and a lunch.
  • Please read over our COVID-19 Protocols and be prepared to follow them on the trail. 

Required Forms

  • All volunteers must fill out the online OPRHP Volunteer Form and select "Sterling Forest State Park" before the work trip.
  • For volunteers under age 18, please submit a Guardian Consent form to [email protected] prior to the volunteer day or bring the paper form the day of. A parent or guardian must be present for the volunteer day.
When
October 30th, 2022 from  9:00 AM to  3:00 PM
Location
Sterling Forest State Park
Tuxedo, NY
United States
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Additional workshop information
Level Beginner
Coordinator Ben Sugar
Instructor Ben Sugar
For more information, contact... Volunteer Team at [email protected] and Ben Sugar at [email protected]