What is trail design?
Trail design is one of the most important factors to insure that the route offers optimum scenic, geologic, historic, cultural and biological sites to provide a variety of diverse habitats for the trail user to experience.
How do I keep my trail clear?
To clear a trail, go from small to big. So start by removing small trees, shrubs, and tree branches; then cut larger trees; and, finally, focus on stumps and boulder. Your design standards will dictate how much clearing is needed to achieve the right width, height and level of difficulty.
Is it possible to build a mountain bike trail?
Building the trail of your dreams can seem like a daunting and unending task. However, with the help of proper trail building tools you can carve out an amazing mountain bike trail that will impress all that ride it.
What are the steps in building a MTB track?
When building MTB tracks, the main actions you’ll be taking are: removing top soil/soft organic matter, digging, shovelling, bench cutting (carving a flat trail into a section of sloped hillside, creating a ‘bench’ in the slope’s profile), sawing, chopping and compacting.
What kind of tools do you need to build a mountain bike trail?
The well-known pick axe is a perfect tool for breaking rocks or hard terrain. Due to the robust nature of the pick axe, it is one of the most widely used tools for building a mountain bike trail. Pick axes come in many different sizes and shapes. The type of terrain you are building upon will determine the type of pick axe you will need.
How to find an area to build trails?
In order to find an area to build trails, contact your local mountain bike club. If your town doesnt have a mountain bike club, go to the local bike shop and find out who knows the trails best. Once youve found your local expert, tell him about your riding interests and what your area is lacking.