Links
Tools
Trow and Holden is a small company based in Barre, Vermont who make a fine array of high quality masonry and stone sculpting tools.
Trail Services, of Bangor, Maine, provides tools more specifically geared for trail construction and maintenance, including tireless Griphoist® winches.
Stone
Scott Stone, located in Mebane, North Carolina, has one of the best and most extensive web sites for regional stone. They provided the steps and building stone used on the Jomeokee Trail.
Trails
Beneficial Designs is on the cutting edge of the accessibility movement in trail design and usage. Beneficial Designs developed the innovative Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) that objectively assesses trail grade, cross slope and other features relevant to accessibility. A database allows people to identify trails and choose hikes that suit their interests and abilities.
Natureshape is the trail design and consulting company of Troy Scott Parker, gifted architect, photographer and writer. His books are essential reading for trail designers and builders and his website is thorough and illuminating for anyone interested in this topic.
The American Hiking Society watch kicking screaming online
The Professional Trailbuilders Association is provides a clearinghouse of trailbuilding information and resources. Intended for industry professionals, the PTBA site still has a great deal to offer anyone interested in trail design and construction. TUSI is a proud member of the PTBA.