Trail Work Portfolio

Salmon-Challis National Forest, ID - 2008


Kane Lake Rustic Bridge Kane Lake Bridge Turnpike on Jarvis Trail Turnpike on Jarvis Trail

Major projects on the Salmon-Challis National Forest primarily involved timber turnpikes and a 22 foot span rustic bridge with a handrail constructed using mortise and tenon joinery and dovetail notches. All resources were obtained on location. Additional turnpike photos may be seen here and additional bridge photos may be seen here

Other work included waterbars, blowdown removal, tread restoration and trail relocation. Work was completed in backcountry and wilderness settings using minimal impact techniques.



Kenai Fjords National Park, AK - 2007


Constructed Trail New Sidehill Trail

The project at Kenai Fjords National Park was the layout and construction of 1500 feet of new trail with a grade of less than 10 percent, 18 inch tread width, and numerous grade reversals.



Peaks of Otter, Blue Ridge Parkway, VA - 2007

Old Trail Bridge Completed Bridge Construction - Student Conservation Association Rock Staircase Rock Staircase

Projects included a 24 foot span dimensional lumber bridge and a 27 step rock staircase. The bridge is handicap accessible and replaced a smaller, old bridge. The rock staircase was completed using rock on-site.



Mojave National Preserve, CA - 2007

Trail Construction in Progress Newly Constructed Hiking Trail

At the Mojave National Preserve, work was focused on tread restoration and trail relocation to slight sidehills from washes.