Trail work is done on natural surface trails in hilly terrain. Seminars run from 8 am-5 pm each day. Please indicate on the registration form which days you wish to attend. The Spring Comprehensive Skills Workshop will be held at Highline Lake State Park in Fruita, Colorado. All meals and training materials are included in the registration fee and we will be camping in the group picnic area.
Showers are available.
This 2 -day workshop offers an excellent introduction to people interested in designing natural surface trails. Through both classroom and field sessions, you will learn the important concepts of designing a sustainable trail, discuss site analysis and recreational planning, explore topographical features, learn how to use a clinometer, discuss potential design options, and work in small groups to practice designing a trail. Breakfast and lunch are provided Saturday and Sunday, and dinner is provided Friday and Saturday. Indoor lodging is provided Friday and Saturday nights. The costs of lodging, meals, and training materials are included in the registration fee.