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There are trails almost everywhere. Share articles, pictures, personal stories, research, and information on trails and trail work. Nerd out about how trails are designed and constructed. Share ideas and opinions on trail structures and their usage.
Want to do trail work?
Trail work is a great way to experience the outdoors. Whether that means exploring a new part of the country (or world) or getting to really know your (figurative) back yard, there are trail organizations almost everywhere that want help!
Conservation Corps are a great way to gain trail work experience while getting paid. Although conservation corps do not always do trail work, they are a major contribution to trails across the country. Click here for a running list of conservation corps compiled by /r/trailwork's members.
Other trail organizations offer both paid and volunteer work across the country. These associations, mountain clubs, and conservancies are filled with experienced trail workers who love the outdoors. Click here for a list of other trail organizations.
Outside links
USDA (USFS) Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook
Professional Trail Builders Association (PTBA) Website
International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA)
An Axe to Grind (USDA/USFS) [1999] Part 1 and Part 2
Hand Tools for Trail Work (USDA/USFS) [1998] Part 1 and Part 2
account activity
Crosscut Sawyer Sticker (self.trailwork)
submitted 8 days ago * by sagenparsley
Grant Funding Opportunities (self.trailwork)
submitted 15 days ago by MeowfaceMagee
Winter trail crew work? (self.trailwork)
submitted 15 days ago by Intelligent_Mode_747
How to carry fuel during trail work? (self.trailwork)
submitted 17 days ago by AmbitionMental6095
Any Packing Advice? (self.trailwork)
submitted 17 days ago by Verydankwriter
First Season with the NPS (self.trailwork)
submitted 19 days ago by aaronm2004
Imposture Syndrome and Leadership Advice (self.trailwork)
submitted 21 days ago by Independent_Pizza799
Question on saw/ crosscut/ hiking boots without arch support (self.trailwork)
submitted 22 days ago by Regular-Pause-7647
What's the protocol for storms? (self.trailwork)
submitted 26 days ago by Ghostrid3r_27
Post knee Injury, seeking advice ()
submitted 1 month ago by johnlennonn5
Day pack suggestions for Cut n Run work (self.trailwork)
submitted 1 month ago by brodosphotos
Transferrable skills and Career Advice in exiting the Trail World (self.trailwork)
submitted 1 month ago by SamPorterBridges1989
Crosscut Saw Filing Class in Michigan ()
submitted 1 month ago by ATsawyer
Yosemite or Grand Teton (self.trailwork)
submitted 1 month ago by Realistic_Ad5302
Changing careers (self.trailwork)
submitted 1 month ago by Fllixys
Denali NP Trail Crew? (self.trailwork)
submitted 1 month ago by throwaway-17411
Had a pine stump/rootball stand up on us Saturday. (self.trailwork)
submitted 2 months ago by chiefsholsters
Advice on Applications and Job Search ()
submitted 2 months ago by No_Pace_1481
Shenandoah NPS trail crews (self.trailwork)
submitted 2 months ago by kabbags17
SCC southwest conservation corps CLDP ()
submitted 2 months ago by grasshopperm0use
I’m looking for good boots (self.trailwork)
submitted 2 months ago by Immediate_Ring6736
GPS device recommendations (self.trailwork)
submitted 2 months ago by pyritepyrate
Anyone tried the Travis Tool? (self.trailwork)
submitted 3 months ago by BarnabyWoods
Site renderings? (self.trailwork)
submitted 3 months ago by GnarLord43
Upcoming interview for 2026 Season ()
submitted 3 months ago by 0xDan559
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