Professional Support for Trail Projects

Further combines experience with professional trail development and municipal facilities management to offer support for the creation of trails.

Trail Construction

Further specializes in the mechanized construction of natural-surface trails, particularly those optimized for mountain biking.

From feature-rich flow trails, to adaptive-friendly trails, to technical backcountry trails, Further combines innovative design solutions with skilled construction to create sustainable, high-quality trails.

  • Construction Management

  • Project Oversight and Quality Assurance

  • Mechanized and Hand-built Construction

  • Dry Stonework

  • Carpentry

  • Site Restoration and Renaturalization

  • Trailhead Construction

  • Signage Installation

Trail Planning & Design

Successful trail projects begin with thoughtful planning work and informed design.

Planning and design lay the foundation for quality natural-surface trails that are sustainable, meet or exceed goals, and deliver enriching experiences. Further offers a range of services to help promote project understanding, create community alignment, and inform wise development.

  • Feasibility and Conceptual Studies

  • Data Collection and Analysis

  • Community Engagement

  • Inventories and Trail Assessments

  • Maintenance Prescriptions

  • Master Planning for Natural-Surface Trails

  • Field-Based Design and Layout

  • Graphic Design and Signage Plans

Educational Offerings

How could education about trails help your mission?

Further offers educational opportunities for land managers, staff, community leadership, nonprofits, volunteer groups, and more. From presentations on specific topics to instruction on building techniques, Further can help advance knowledge and skills.

  • Training for Staff/Leadership

  • Training for Volunteers

  • Workshops (Classroom and Fieldwork):

    • Foundational Trail Theory and Planning

    • Sustainable Trail Fundamentals

    • Trail Design and Layout

    • Mechanized Trail Construction

    • Trail Assessment and Maintenance