Trails for the Twenty-First Century: Planning, Design, and Management Manual for Multi-Use Trails

Trails for the Twenty-first Century gives step-by-step guidance in all aspects of the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails. Topics discussed include:

• how to make physical and cultural assessments of the site and surrounding communities

• planning the trail: public involvement, meeting the needs of adjacent landowners, compliance with legislation

• designing the trail: making it unique,meeting the needs of different users, working with special features

• managing the trail

• maximizing the trail's potential