Trail Solutions

Published: 2004 
 

Audience & Application 

This book is the foundation of sustainable trail development, serving as the building and maintenance guide for professionals and volunteers alike. 

• Land Managers, Trail Organizations, Professional & Volunteer Trail Builders: This is the definitive guide for anyone aspiring to raise their understanding of resilient trail systems. Its guidelines have been adopted by hundreds of land agencies and recreation providers globally.
• Construction & Maintenance Teams: The book guides readers through the steps of the entire trailbuilding process, including planning, design, tool selection, construction, and maintenance. It is the leading source for sustainable trailbuilding methods, bringing to light techniques for trail resiliency.

About the Book 

Trail Solutions Guide to Sweet Singletrack is IMBA's foundation book for trail maintenance, design, and building. It is the leading source of sustainable trailbuilding information, and the guidelines it contains have become the global standard for trail development. The book is divided into eight comprehensive sections that follow the trailbuilding process from beginning to end. Readers are guided through every critical phase, from initial concept to long-term stewardship. 

It covers new ground by providing detailed advice on modern and specialized trail techniques, including: 

• Bermed Turns
• Rock Armoring
• Mechanized Tools
• Freeriding and Downhilling
• Other Pioneering Techniques 

By combining classic, proven fundamentals with innovative methods, Trail Solutions ensures that you are equipped with knowledge that can lead to sweet singletrack!