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…
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Maps
Forest Service Maps
Photo: Adobe Stock
FREE DOWNLOADABLE MAPSLooking for a map to help plan your trip to a national forest or grassland? You can access downloadable maps at a variety of scales to help you get started. These maps are a great no-cost starting point to get to know your…
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Recreation, Heritage and Volunteer Resources
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Plans for Trail and Trail Bridge Structures
The USDA Forest Service Standard Trail Plans and Specifications are the design, construction, and maintenance of National Forest System trails and trail bridges. These plans and specifications are available to all, including other federal, state, and local agencies, communities, trail partners, and volunteers.The Standard Trail Plans and Specifications reflect current Forest Service trail…
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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…
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Trail Management Toolbox
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A member of the South Fork trail crew uses a rock bar to pry and move rocks along the South Fork Trail on the Payette National Forest. (USDA Forest Service photo by Kelly Martin)
Welcome to the Trail Management Toolbox! This site provides resources to…