Trail Construction and Trail Maintenance

The design and construction of quality trails is a complex process that requires both art and science.  Great trail design involves the art of interpreting the landscape to maximize its natural features, and identifying the optimal path for travel to enhance the user experience.  The science of trail construction involves the site-specific assessment of soil, topography, slope, drainage, native vegetation, and anticipated trail usage.

​Properly designed and constructed trails should not require major rework such as re-grading or erosion control.  Periodic maintenance for trails includes clearing downed trees, trimming back brush and clearing drainage areas.

Markit! Forestry Management's Capabilities


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Markit! Forestry Management provides comprehensive trail planning, design, construction and maintenance services essential for the long term sustainability of trails.  Markit! Forestry’s professional trail services are based on US Forest Service (USFS) and International Mountain Bike Association (IMBA) Standards.
Markit! Forestry Management provides both mechanical and hand-work methods for trail construction and trail maintenance, and offers the following services for all trail types and trail classes:

• Trail inventory and assessment
• New trail planning, layout, and design
• New trail construction
• Rock harvesting for trail and step creation
• Trail hardening
• Rerouting and reclaiming trails
• Campsite construction
• Removal of hazardous trees, brush and invasive species
• Trail maintenance
• Equestrian trail design and construction

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