MTGA Trails Toolkit

This is a portion of the Kalamazoo River Valley Trailway Master Plan. It defines various trail types, designs, and treatments — both on-road and off.

What’s the best trail surface? This question has been debated for decades, and the answer is still the same: it depends on intended use, the setting, the budget, and available materials. Asphalt has been the material of choice for trails of many kinds throughout America. This article provides the technical data, based on wide experience, for building the most durable and cost-effective asphalt trails.

A trail maintenance checklist from Denver Parks and Recreation Department. The list including tasks to be performed on a continuous, scheduled basis andon an irregular or as needed basis