Lightly on the Land: The Sca Trail-Building and Maintenance Manual

by Robert C. Birkby, Student Conservation Association

Release Date: July, 1996

Edition: Paperback

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THE book for trailwork

I build mountain bike trails, and although this book mostly talks about hiking trails, the information is good for any type of trail.

I'd disagree with the section on waterbars (not that it isn't a good description of a waterbar, I just don't find they work well/need too much maintenance), but other then that have pointed out this book to a lot of budding trail designers. The drawings are clear and so is the text. The index is good for when you need it as reference.

I look forward to wearing out this book and having to purchase another copy.