Used by both the U.S. Forest and Park Services, this manual explains how to plan, build, design, and maintain trails.

"Communities across the country are working to convert unused railway and canal corridors into multi-use trails that offer an innovative means of addressing sprawl, revitalizing urban areas, and reusing degraded lands." "Trails for the Twenty-First Century is a step-by-step guide to all aspects of the planning, design, and management of multi-use trails. Originally published in 1993, this completely revised and updated edition offers a wealth of new information includings."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved