The Extension Forestry Program at UConn announces a year-long series of workshops for woodland owners and nature lovers. Welcome to Workshop #6: How to build a trail.
Walking down a woodland trail can be a calming and restorative experience. Building that same trail, however, may not be a calming and restorative experience. A lot of work and planning go into building a sustainable forest trail. If you are interested in creating a trail for your own property or on a land trust, you may have many questions on how to start. Please join us as trail building expert David Boone from the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC)and the Connecticut Forest and Park Association spends a day guiding us through the ins and outs of trail building.
This workshop will focus on planning considerations and construction of walking trails in wooded areas. Trail construction for multi-use or purposes other than walking will not be presented. The workshop will culminate in the construction of a small hiking path to a vernal pool.
1. Trail planning considerations
2. Trail design considerations
3. Trail clearing/blazing
4. Hand tool safety
5. Trail building activity
Please wear comfortable clothing and sturdy boots. Bring tick protection. Light refreshments will be provided. If you have questions, don't hesitate to write. We'd love to hear from you and look forward to meeting you soon.