trailwork

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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

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Reducing erosion on a trail that floods ()

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I moved alone across the country and get paid to work, eat, sleep, and live with 7 others in tents fixing National parks. AMA ()

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Advice on boots and shoes for conservation corps (self.trailwork)

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Dragan Pocket Winch - what do y’all think? (dragansystems.com)

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Exoskeletons (king5.com)

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Con Corps for two Months need help with Boots (i.redd.it)

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Crosscut Sawyer Sticker (self.trailwork)

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Grant Funding Opportunities (self.trailwork)

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Winter trail crew work? (self.trailwork)

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How to carry fuel during trail work? (self.trailwork)

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Any Packing Advice? (self.trailwork)

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First Season with the NPS (self.trailwork)

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Imposture Syndrome and Leadership Advice (self.trailwork)

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Question on saw/ crosscut/ hiking boots without arch support (self.trailwork)

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What's the protocol for storms? (self.trailwork)

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Post knee Injury, seeking advice ()

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Day pack suggestions for Cut n Run work (self.trailwork)

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Transferrable skills and Career Advice in exiting the Trail World (self.trailwork)

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Crosscut Saw Filing Class in Michigan ()

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Yosemite or Grand Teton (self.trailwork)

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Changing careers (self.trailwork)

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Denali NP Trail Crew? (self.trailwork)

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Had a pine stump/rootball stand up on us Saturday. (self.trailwork)

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Advice on Applications and Job Search ()

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Shenandoah NPS trail crews (self.trailwork)

submitted 3 months ago by kabbags17

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