Turnpikes on Trails - Trailkeepers of Oregon
WEBMay 17, 2019 · A good solution is a turnpike to elevate the trail above the wet ground. In November 2018, Trailkeepers of Oregon crews demonstrated the effectiveness of this technical solution as they built a 90-foot turnpike on a notoriously muddy stretch of the Maple Ridge Trail at Milo McIver State Park.
Trails in Wet Areas (continued) - US Forest Service
WEBTurnpikes. Turnpikes are used to elevate the trail above wet ground. The technique uses fill material from parallel side ditches and from offsite to build up the trail base higher than the surrounding water table.
0723-2806-MTDC: Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook
WEBTurnpike construction can provide a stable trail base in areas with a high water table and fairly well- to well-drained soils. Turnpikes are practical for trail grades up to 10 percent ( figure 40 ).
Standard Trail Plans and Specifications - US Forest Service
WEBThis section includes standard drawings for a wide variety of constructed trail structures, including switchbacks, turnpike, side barriers, puncheon, retaining walls, etc. Preview (PDF)
Trail Turnpike Construction - YouTube
WEBApr 6, 2021 · In this video we explore the process of creating a trail turnpike to alleviate a continually muddy section of trail.
Pike 2 Bike (Abandoned Pennsylvania Turnpike) - AllTrails
WEBThis hike explores a section of America's first long-distance, limited-access highway that was taken out of service in 1968 when the turnpike diverted over and around the mountains instead of through them.
Michigan Trails | Grayling Bicycle Turnpike
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Hike on the Trail of Tears - U.S. National Park Service
WEBNov 17, 2022 · Trail of Tears Hiking Trail (Unicoi Turnpike) Roundup Route. Cherokee National Forest. Trailhead is on the NC/TN border just off of the Joe Brown Highway, near Tellico Plains. Trail Info: 2.5 miles; historic route with interpretive panels along the way. Hiwassee Heritage Center Trail of Tears Interpretive Trail.
Beverly Turnpike - Washington Trails Association
WEBSpanning the Wenatchee Mountains and offering views of the backside of the Enchantment Peaks, the Beverly Turnpike trail (named for the two creeks it parallels) offers a straightforward out-and-back hike to a pass, or a more rugged thru-hike into the Ingalls Creek drainage.
Bluestone Turnpike Trail - U.S. National Park Service
WEBJul 12, 2022 · Follow the path of an old riverbank road, the Bluestone Turnpike. Farmed and timbered until the 1940s, this forested area has a great diversity of plants and river wildlife. This area is now managed as a wildlife area.