4.00 Credits
This course builds on students' trail construction and maintenance skills by introducing them to machines commonly used in trail construction. The student will learn to safely operate and maintain a mini-excavator, compact utility loader, compactor, and chainsaw. The student will construct and evaluate retaining walls, drainage features, water crossing structures and mountain bike specific advanced trail features. The student will expand their project planning and design skills by estimating project costs, interpreting and creating construction documents, incorporating universal design principles, interpretation opportunities, and mastering permitting requirements (4 lab, 2 lecture).