National Public Lands Day offers ‘More Ways to Connect with Nature’
Trained members of the Backcountry Horsemen of Missouri work to clear a fallen tree. Several of the state chapters are dedicated to ensuring forest trails are in great condition for hikers, bikers and horseback riders. (USDA Forest Service photo)
The Cole Creek Trail on the Mark Twain National Forest in…
#Trails, #Horses, horse riders, #TrailMaintenance
Maps
We are in the process of updating our maps, which will include corrected names of some geographic locations. The links for digital, online, and Android and Apple applications will be updated as soon as possible.FREE DOWNLOADABLE MAPSLooking for a map to help plan your trip to a National Forest or Grassland? Click the link below to access free downloadable maps at a variety of scales to help get…
#Maps, #Recreation, #Trails, #Outdoors
Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources
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Continental Divide National Scenic Trail - Management Toolbox
The Forest Service is responsible for making sure that the many land managers and partners along our 3,100 miles of trail know the special status of the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail and the policies that make it different from other trails. The documents on this page are key resources that describe how the trail should be managed. Since the Continental Divide Trail is a resource for…
#EmergencyResponse, #LandManagement, #ContinentalDivide, #Trails, #Conservation
Plans for Trail and Trail Bridge Structures
Design, Construct, and MaintainThe USDA Forest Service Standard Trail Plans and Specifications are for the design, construction, and maintenance of National Forest System trails and trail bridges. These plans and specifications also are available for other Federal, State, and local agencies, communities, trail partners, volunteers, and entities.The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect…
#Trails, #Recreation, #Planning
Trail Management Basics
Incorporating Trail Management Objectives, surveyors layout a trail extension on the Kisatchie National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Class 2 - Upper Winner Creek Trail on the Chugach National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Class 3 - Russell Creek Trail on the Custer Gallatin National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo)
Class 4 - Multnomah Falls Trail in the Columbia…