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North Country National Scenic Trail
Handbook for Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance

NORTH COUNTRY  NATIONAL SCENIC TRAIL

A Handbook for Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Chapter 1-Trail History and Philosophy

Chapter 2-Recreation Opportunity Spectrum

Chapter 3-Trail Layout

Chapter 4-Standards for Trail Construction

Chapter 5- Trail Structures

Chapter 6-Support Structures

Chapter 7-Signs

Chapter 8-Safety for Trail Workers

Chapter 9- Maintenance

Chapter 10-Selecting the Right Tool

Appendix 1- Construction Specifications

Appendix 2 -Trail Evaluation Forms

Appendix 3 -Sign Samples

Appendix 4- Eye Level Survey

Appendix 5- Working With Land Owners

Appendix 6- Construction Specifications
                  for Support Structures

                Bibliography
 
Photo of Mackinac Suspension Bridge  

Did You Know?
The North Country Trail crosses the Mackinac Bridge which is the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere. The bridge can only be crossed on foot once a year.

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Last Updated: May 13, 2008 at 08:04 EST