TRAIL PLANNING, BUILDING, & MAINTENANCE
ABOUT THE COURSE
Completion of this 4 part course will result in a certificate for trail planning, building, and maintenance.
Course 1: Trail Design & Layout
How to develop a trail corridor specific to trail use. Includes design features for topography, biologic/natural features, and cultural historic recognition.
Course 2: Trail Maintenance
Develop skills successfully to work trail systems and address problem areas, drainage, step installation, boardwalks, and foot bridge trail assessment.
Course 3: Chainsaw Maintenance
How to conduct routine daily maintenance of chainsaws and other trail equipment. Develop safety protocols and proper personal protection equipment on the trail.
Course 4: Emergency Response Protocol
How to work with local agencies to design and implement a Trail Emergency Action Plan (EAP) and basic trail rescue and accident extraction techniques.
INSTRUCTORS
Pat Quackenbush & Dale Hatfield
WHEN
June 6, 13, 20, & 27, 2022
8:00AM - 4:00PM
WHERE
Hocking College
Natural Resources Building Rm 104
3301 Hocking Pkwy
Nelsonville, Ohio 45764
COST
$100 per course OR $360 for all 4 courses
CANCELLED
New Future Date TBD