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Installation Excellence for Trail Aggregate: Tips, Tricks, and Common Pitfalls

Upcoming: March 19, 2026

Deliver actionable insights on installation best practices that reduce long-term maintenance and boost user satisfaction. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.

Choosing the Right Aggregate: Matching Material to Trail Use and Terrain

Upcoming: January 22, 2026

Help attendees evaluate site conditions and user needs to select the most appropriate material—reinforcing your team’s technical expertise and the value of well-engineered materials. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.

Understanding Trail Aggregates: Foundation for Performance

Upcoming: November 20, 2025

Lay the groundwork by explaining the basics of aggregates, the range of material options available, and why material selection matters. Trail uses include both pedestrian and vehicular pathways in rural and urban settings.

Fundamentals of Aggregate Surface Trails

December 05, 2024

This session will include a general introduction to various types of trail surfacing and will focus on design and construction factors specific to aggregate surfaced trails.

Basic Soil Mechanics for Trailbuilding

November 07, 2024

This session will provide applicable knowledge of soil including soil description, grain size distribution and its measurement, clay plasticity, and compaction curves and the importance of water.

Got Mud: Tackling Mud and Erosion on Equestrian Trails

August 31, 2023

This webinar aims to address these challenges by focusing on effective construction techniques, recommended products, and best management practices for trail planning, construction, and maintenance.

Porous Flexible Pavement, Asphalt, or Porous Asphalt

August 24, 2023

This webinar will discuss the various types of materials used for paved, multi-use trails in the District of Columbia and lessons learned.

The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management

July 14, 2022

This webinar will describe the three most common forms of trail impact, identify the most influential factors to develop and maintain sustainable trail networks, and discuss methods for rating trail sustainability.

Equestrian Trail Design for Urban Shared Use Trails

August 22, 2019

In partnership with Equine Land Conservation Resource, this webinar addresses methods used in constructing equestrian trails for shared use while also including ADA interface in an urban environment.

Natural Surface Trail Tread Maintenance

October 24, 2013

This webinar will present some ideas on how you might pass along the skill to others. If you are just developing your skill set, you will get information to consider so you can make good decisions on the trail to maximize your effectiveness, it is appropriate for both agency personnel and volunteers.

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