ADK Trail Development Guidelines
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2015 6:33 pm
A proposal only, but it sounds really promising. I'll highlight some of the interesting stuff.
FYI this all ungroomed, free to use, state owned land.
Nordic Trail:
Applies to both new and existing trails that may fit the classification.
For all abilities. The trails will be designed with speeds associated with beginner skiing as a distinguishing
characteristic. Gentle curves and mild slopes will require a limited ability to control speed
and navigate variable terrain.
Loops and hardwoods preferred.
Clearing Width:
One-way traffic = 6'
Two-way traffic = 8'
>10% Grade = 12'
Turning Radius:
Provide gradual curves.
Minimum: Inside turning radius of 30 feet
Trail Grade:
Average: 4%-10% (2.3 – 5.7 degrees)
Maximum: 20% (11.3 degrees)
Outslope:
Maximum: 10% (5.7 degrees)
Backcountry Trail:
Applies to both new and existing trails that may fit the classification.
Intermediate and advanced. The trails will be designed with speeds and challenges associated with advanced level skiing as a distinguishing characteristic. Curves and slopes on the trails will require an ability to control speed and
navigate variable terrain.
Loops and hardwoods preferred.
Clearing Width:
One-way traffic = 6'
Two-way traffic = 8'
>10% Grade = 12'
Turning Radius:
Minimum: Inside turning radius of 20 feet
Trail Grade:
Average: 10%-30% (5.71 – 16.7 degrees)
Maximum: 40% (21.8 degrees)
Outslope:
Maximum: 20% (11.31 degrees)
Sight Distance:
100' in steep sections with potential hazards
Skintracks:
For slide access, etc. Limited to 4' width. Uphill travel only.
Entire draft: http://apa.ny.gov/Mailing/2015/12/State ... JD-TMC.pdf
FYI this all ungroomed, free to use, state owned land.
Nordic Trail:
Applies to both new and existing trails that may fit the classification.
For all abilities. The trails will be designed with speeds associated with beginner skiing as a distinguishing
characteristic. Gentle curves and mild slopes will require a limited ability to control speed
and navigate variable terrain.
Loops and hardwoods preferred.
Clearing Width:
One-way traffic = 6'
Two-way traffic = 8'
>10% Grade = 12'
Turning Radius:
Provide gradual curves.
Minimum: Inside turning radius of 30 feet
Trail Grade:
Average: 4%-10% (2.3 – 5.7 degrees)
Maximum: 20% (11.3 degrees)
Outslope:
Maximum: 10% (5.7 degrees)
Backcountry Trail:
Applies to both new and existing trails that may fit the classification.
Intermediate and advanced. The trails will be designed with speeds and challenges associated with advanced level skiing as a distinguishing characteristic. Curves and slopes on the trails will require an ability to control speed and
navigate variable terrain.
Loops and hardwoods preferred.
Clearing Width:
One-way traffic = 6'
Two-way traffic = 8'
>10% Grade = 12'
Turning Radius:
Minimum: Inside turning radius of 20 feet
Trail Grade:
Average: 10%-30% (5.71 – 16.7 degrees)
Maximum: 40% (21.8 degrees)
Outslope:
Maximum: 20% (11.31 degrees)
Sight Distance:
100' in steep sections with potential hazards
Skintracks:
For slide access, etc. Limited to 4' width. Uphill travel only.
Entire draft: http://apa.ny.gov/Mailing/2015/12/State ... JD-TMC.pdf