Title: (Optional) Develop a plan for the location, construction, and maintenance of scenic trails with minimal environmental impact.
Course: Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Systems Management (18549) > Section: Managing Recreational Areas and Enterprises

Development should include

- materials
  - topographic and soils maps
  - hydrological information
  - environmental impact studies
  - viewshed studies
- the steps required to construct and maintain a scenic trail
- public hearings and notification
- site planning and engineering
- hazard assessment
- acquiring appropriate permits
- construction
- maintenance.

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why would a permit be required to construct a scenic trail?
- Why is public input required on public lands?
- How would topographic maps aid in trail planning and development?
- How does the trail's location and/or intended use affect its design?
- What information could be obtained from a soils survey?
- What tools and equipment may be needed for trail construction?