Includes bibliographical references and index.

Trail formats and anatomy : Trail formats ; Understanding trail anatomy -- Planning a trail project : Researching the envisioned location ; Trails on private lands ; Types of ownership ; Communication with landowners and stakeholders ; Legal forms of trail protection ; Concerns of private landowners -- Developing and using trail maintenance inventories : Objective and subjective assessments ; Trail condition reports ; Trail logs ; Trail project planning and prioritizing -- Trail layout and design : Trail layout -- Determining the costs of trail projects : How to estimate costs ; Sources of labor ; Resources for funding -- Safety, preparation, and tools : Personal protective equipment (PPE) ; Ticks and disease prevention ; Food and water ; Safety ; Managing your crew ; The right work plant and tools ; Measuring and mapping tools ; General purpose tools ; Cutting tools ; Wood tools ; Rock work tools ; Hoisting tools ; Power tools ; Don't lose your tools ; Tool sources -- Building materials for trail construction : Wood vs. rock ; Rock ; Wood ; Other materials ; Hoisting and rigging equipment ; Working in the alpine zone ; Cleanup -- Trail construction and maintenance : Trail construction ; Trail structures and reconstruction ; Erosion-control structures ; Drainages ; Stabilizers ; Hardeners ; Definers ; Switchbacks and climbing turns ; Cleanup ; When to relocated or repair a damaged trail ; trail maintenance ; Cleaning drainages ; Clearing blowdowns ; Brushing ; Trail-making systems ; Making trail signs ; Alpine trail maintenance -- Bridges : Is a bridge needed? ; Aesthetics ; Design and construction considerations ; Building single-span stringer bridges ; Other designs ; Special stream-crossing devices ; Planning for other uses ; Assistance ; Inspection and maintenance -- Ski trails : Planning and design ; Trail layout ; Specific layout considerations ; Construction ; Stream crossings and bridges ; Trail signs and marking -- Kiosks and user education : Kiosk design ; Construction and installation ; Education and information -- Accessibility and universal design trails : Planning and design ; Tread surface considerations ; Trail grade ; Other design features ; Maintenance -- Trail crew leadership : Equity, inclusion, and diversity ; Communication ; Expectations ; Creating a safe work environment ; Training ; Trail crew dynamics ; Leave no trace and trail work.