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Below is a good cross section of the type of work we
perform.
(click photos to view galleries for each project)
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Yellow River
Park Horse/Bicycle Trail - Gwinnett County, GA
This project required the layout and construction of approximately 8 miles of natural surface trail. The tread width for the project was 48”. Specified use on the trail is equestrian, off road cycling, and hiking.
This project included layout of the trail alignment, clearing, full bench construction and all finish work. The project took 5 months to complete. The trails are a series of interconnected loops that feature varying challenges as the terrain allows.
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Morningside Nature Preserve - Hiking/Bicycle Trail - Atlanta, GA
This project required the layout and construction of approximately 1 mile of natural surface trail. The specified tread width was 36”. Specified use on the trail is hiking, interpretive, and off road cycling.
This project included design, layout of the trail alignment, clearing, full bench construction and all finish work. The project took 2 months to complete. The park is a small community park with no trail head. It's designed to increase the value of life in the communities surrounding it.
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Jack Rabbit Mountain Bike Trail
- Hayesville, NC If trail projects were like golf courses then this would be my signature project. This system, designed and constructed by us is targeted specifically at the Mountain
Bike community. Through a series of several loops, users will be provided with a variety of experiences ranging from beginner to advanced. The trail system even incorporates a few specifically designed challenge areas. The whole trail system is built on a peninsula extending out into Lake Chatuge. The views of the lake from the trail are set against a backdrop of green mountains.
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- Douglasville, GA This trail constructed for the Tributary, a private community, is targeted specifically at cyclists and takes advantage of the challenging terrain overlooking the rocky and fast flowing Sweetwater creek. This trail turned out to be the most challenging trail we have built to date. 80+ % side slopes and huge rock outcrops challenged our trail building skills daily. The final outcome is a spectacular trail offering challenges found on the best mountain trails and incredible views. All this is located only about 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta.
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Little Mulberry Park Phase II
- Auburn, GA
Located in densely-populated Gwinnett County, just outside Atlanta,
this project includes 4.5 - 5 miles of some of the prettiest horse trail I
have had the opportunity to built yet. The terrain is extremely varied from
second growth farm land to rocky overlooks with views of the distant N. GA
mountains. Most of the 4' wide trail winds around the hills climbing and
descending past stone walls, huge trees and several stream crossings. We
really worked hard to provide a unique trail experience in an urban setting. |
Chattahoochee National Recreation Area, Atlanta, GA.
This area is managed the National Park Service. We were contracted to evaluate
the existing trail system in 4 units of the recreation area. Based on our
input and recommendations repairs or relocation of trails were made to improve
sustainability, limit environmental impacts and reduce user conflicts. We also
provided clearing, construction, and tread recommendations to help accomplish
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Lebanon Hills Regional Park,
Hastings, MN.
Managed by Dakota County Parks Dept. We were contracted to implement the new
park master plan which included trails for hiking, biking, equestrian, cross
country skiing and snowshoeing. Also included in the contract was a
half-mile handicap accessible trail overlooking a lake. We conceived and
incorporated new design technology in for ski trails making them suitable
for sustained summer recreational use yet remain challenging for winter
cross county skiing.
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Trail Machine Construction Seminar, Dupont State
Forest, NC.
This forest is managed by the North Carolina State Parks. We were contracted
twice to conduct a multi-day training session for mechanized trail
construction using track driven mini skid steer machines for land agencies,
trail volunteers, and the Trail Care Crews from the International Mountain
Bicycling Association.
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Brown County State Park. Nashville, IN.
This park is managed by the Indiana Dept. of Natural Resources. We were
contracted to teach a four-day crew leader certification course for DNR staff
and the Indiana Trail Riders Association (an equine based advocacy group).
Focus was on designing, constructing and maintaining sustainable horse trails
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AERC Crewleader Training at Skymont
Scout Reservation,
Altamont, TN |
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Kentucky Horse Council
Trail Master Class,
Land Between the
Lakes National Recreation Area
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Trail Stabilization,
Georgia International Horse Park, Conyers, GA
Installed "grassy pavers" at a steep creek crossing. The trail is primarily
bike use, but does see some foot traffic and horse use as well. |
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Sawnee Mountain Park, Cumming, GA Designed and constructed 1
mile hiking trail. |
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Alexander Mountain Bike Park. Asheville, NC.
This park is managed by Buncombe County. We were contracted to provide a
master trail design plan and layout the first phase for construction. |
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Canadian National Trails Conference. Ontario,
Canada.
We taught a two-day sustainable, shared use trail class for attendees of the
conference. |
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Hoosier National Forest Trail Maintenance Symposium.
Hoosier National Forest, IN
This area is managed by the United States Forest Service (USFS). We taught a one-day sustainable, shared use
trail class for attendees of the conference. |
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Long Cane Horse Trail. McCormick, SC.
This area is managed by the USFS. We assisted in laying out re-routes of the
existing trail to improve sustainability and limit environmental impacts. |
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Sustainable Trail Design Workshop. Trussville, AL.
The regional planning commission of Greater Birmingham put on this workshop.
The focus of this workshop was to have us teach area land managers sustainable
methods for building shared use trails in urban areas. We addressed
accessibility issues, alternative surfacing materials, and different
construction methods. |
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Doug Ghee Recreation Area & Nature Preserve.
Anniston, AL
This Park is managed by The Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural
Resources. We were contracted to provide a complete trail design plan, break
it up into multi-year phases and layout the first two phases of the new trail.
We also provided clearing, construction, and tread recommendations for each
phase. |
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Forks Area Trail System. Modoc, SC
This area is managed by the United States Department of Agriculture Forest
Service (USDAFS). We were contracted to layout a challenging yet sustainable
passive shared use trail system for hiking and mountain biking. |
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Cedar Glades Recreational Park. Hot Springs, AR.
This park is managed by Garland County. We were contracted to design and lay
out a passive shared use trail system (hiking/biking) in a forested buffer
surrounding a landfill. Part of the trail included a half-mile handicapped
accessible trail that utilized ground-up roofing shingles as a surface
material. Construction and tread recommendations were provided. Instruction on
proper construction was also conducted on site. |
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Clear Springs State Park. Meadville, MS.
This park is managed by the USDAFS in the Homochitto National Forest. We were
contracted to design and lay out a challenging hiking and mountain bike trail
in the park. Construction and maintenance recommendations were included. |
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Ocoee White Water Center. Parksville, TN.
This area is managed by the USDAFS. We were contracted on two separate
occasions to first evaluate the existing trail system for sustainability and
help determine challenge type for mountain bike use. Then evaluate and suggest
changes to a new flag line outlining a trail for beginner bicycle use. |
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Crew Leader Certification Course. Big South Fork
National Recreation Area, North Central TN.
The National Park Service manages this area. Several staff and management
attended this four-day course held on the outskirts of the park from the Big
South Fork NRA and the USDA Forest Service. It was focused on creating
sustainable, passive, shared use trails in back country areas. |
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