Thanks. I think I'll make an updated version now that I'm no longer digging trail in the jungles of Southeast Asia. It's much quieter outside in East Tennessee.
@@A.T.TrailWorks yes please!! I’m doing trails in the temperate rainforest of Alaska and would appreciate any additional info on erosion or drainage. Really appreciated the tip about making sure the tread goes towards the outslope to help with erosion!!
Every 10' to 30' depending on how steep your hillside is, you'll want a piece of trail to dip downwards for a little bit. This is called a grade reversal and it gives the water a chance to go across and out of the trail instead of flowing right down the tread. Having the tread pitched towards the outslope also gives the water a chance to move off the trail but grass and other things can dam up the side of the trail and grade reversals help to insure that water is given a chance to escape.
Everything I know I learned from the International Mountain Biking Association's book called "Trail Solutions". Lucky for you they've made a free digital version with some updates. www.imba.com/resource/guidelines-quality-trail-experience
@@A.T.TrailWorks this is a great resource thank you!! I’ve using this dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aktrails/aktrailmgthndbk2015.pdf and Lightly on the Land by SCA 🙏🙏🙏
I don’t think you mentioned it in the video, but what is that tool called? It’s like a garden hoe but way more angled for scrapping the soil. Thanks for the video sharing the technicals of trail building! 👍🏻
I was in Southeast Asia when I made this and I was using a grub hoe, which was the best tool we could find locally. Here in the states I use something similar made by Rogue Hoe. They aren't cheap but they are incredibly strong and worth every penny.
What keeps the new tread from washing away down the hillside? I want to keep it flat but if it's just new dirt sitting on top, I foresee a lot of work washing away within a year
Yeah, that's why I don't suggest the textbook "Partial Bench" because those can cause lots of headaches. A Full Bench won't consist entirely of loose dirt, so if it's dug correctly with the tread pitch towards the outslope ever so slightly, and if there are grade reversals every so often then it should do just fine. Even the best built trails will need maintenance but not nearly as frequently as a poorly built trail with bad drainage. You shouldn't have to go out there and fix something every time rains. Just after a season or a bad storm.
@A.T.TrailWorks awesome! Thank you. I just want a different trail at the house. I already have it cleared, but its on a fairly steep hillside so I want it flat(ter) so I'm not slipping everywhere when it's not ideal conditions. It's only about 500ft long but it's going to be a LOT of work with an adze and flat shovel, so hoping it doesn't become nothing soon😂
Get yourself a Rogue brand hoe (a bit pricey but totally worth it). Garden hoes aren't strong enough to blast through roots and stuff. It will be a lot easier to dig out your tread with a beefy hoe than a shovel.
Get yourself a Rogue brand hoe (a bit pricey but totally worth it). Garden hoes aren't strong enough to blast through roots and stuff. It will be a lot easier to dig out your tread with a beefy hoe than a shovel.
@@A.T.TrailWorks ive been using the hoe end of a vintage FSS True Temper Pulaski axe. Does a hell of a job on roots, but it gets stupid heavy after a while lol Edit: I really like the looks of those! Now to get just the hoe, or the hoe/rake combo tool lol
Sorry about that. The buzzing of the jungle was just too annoying. These cameras really pick up all those high pitched noises. I'll probably make an updated video now that I'm back in the States.
All good here. Been working on my house while we work on the adoption process. Did a trail job early this year in a U.S. National Forest. Also been doing maintenance on the local trail systems here in Knoxville.
Glad to hear that's all working out for you and Mary. Hey keep diggin' and i hope smooth sailing with the adoption, let me know of the outcome. Look forward to see him or her joining u on trail. take care brother
Easily the most useful video I've watched this month. Thank you, kind brother.
You’re welcome! Glad you were able to glean something from it.
Watched in Scotland for a course on Saturday. Very well explained and demonstrated. Thank you
Was this part of the course or were you just prepping for it? Either way, glad you found it helpful!
Your connection with nature is truly inspiring!
Thank you for the kind words.
Good information, especially regarding the crib wall. Thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Some good information. Thanks!
Thanks for watching!
Incredibly helpful video!!! many thanks!
Thanks. I think I'll make an updated version now that I'm no longer digging trail in the jungles of Southeast Asia. It's much quieter outside in East Tennessee.
@@A.T.TrailWorks yes please!! I’m doing trails in the temperate rainforest of Alaska and would appreciate any additional info on erosion or drainage. Really appreciated the tip about making sure the tread goes towards the outslope to help with erosion!!
Every 10' to 30' depending on how steep your hillside is, you'll want a piece of trail to dip downwards for a little bit. This is called a grade reversal and it gives the water a chance to go across and out of the trail instead of flowing right down the tread. Having the tread pitched towards the outslope also gives the water a chance to move off the trail but grass and other things can dam up the side of the trail and grade reversals help to insure that water is given a chance to escape.
Everything I know I learned from the International Mountain Biking Association's book called "Trail Solutions". Lucky for you they've made a free digital version with some updates.
www.imba.com/resource/guidelines-quality-trail-experience
@@A.T.TrailWorks this is a great resource thank you!! I’ve using this dnr.alaska.gov/parks/aktrails/aktrailmgthndbk2015.pdf and Lightly on the Land by SCA
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This is perfect!
Nice video on trail building!
Thanks! Glad you liked it. More tool and trail content to come.
I don’t think you mentioned it in the video, but what is that tool called? It’s like a garden hoe but way more angled for scrapping the soil. Thanks for the video sharing the technicals of trail building! 👍🏻
I was in Southeast Asia when I made this and I was using a grub hoe, which was the best tool we could find locally. Here in the states I use something similar made by Rogue Hoe. They aren't cheap but they are incredibly strong and worth every penny.
What keeps the new tread from washing away down the hillside? I want to keep it flat but if it's just new dirt sitting on top, I foresee a lot of work washing away within a year
Yeah, that's why I don't suggest the textbook "Partial Bench" because those can cause lots of headaches. A Full Bench won't consist entirely of loose dirt, so if it's dug correctly with the tread pitch towards the outslope ever so slightly, and if there are grade reversals every so often then it should do just fine. Even the best built trails will need maintenance but not nearly as frequently as a poorly built trail with bad drainage. You shouldn't have to go out there and fix something every time rains. Just after a season or a bad storm.
@A.T.TrailWorks awesome! Thank you. I just want a different trail at the house. I already have it cleared, but its on a fairly steep hillside so I want it flat(ter) so I'm not slipping everywhere when it's not ideal conditions. It's only about 500ft long but it's going to be a LOT of work with an adze and flat shovel, so hoping it doesn't become nothing soon😂
Get yourself a Rogue brand hoe (a bit pricey but totally worth it). Garden hoes aren't strong enough to blast through roots and stuff. It will be a lot easier to dig out your tread with a beefy hoe than a shovel.
Get yourself a Rogue brand hoe (a bit pricey but totally worth it). Garden hoes aren't strong enough to blast through roots and stuff. It will be a lot easier to dig out your tread with a beefy hoe than a shovel.
@@A.T.TrailWorks ive been using the hoe end of a vintage FSS True Temper Pulaski axe. Does a hell of a job on roots, but it gets stupid heavy after a while lol
Edit: I really like the looks of those! Now to get just the hoe, or the hoe/rake combo tool lol
😀first time see how build road by hand
Glad you found it interesting. Thanks for watching!
@@A.T.TrailWorks 😁that's nice
I enjoy the video and content but the background music is too much
Sorry about that. The buzzing of the jungle was just too annoying. These cameras really pick up all those high pitched noises. I'll probably make an updated video now that I'm back in the States.
Agreed, hard to hear you over all the bugs and music
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Yusof! How are you, brother?
@@A.T.TrailWorks hey im great brother, how r u and the family? hope all is good
All good here. Been working on my house while we work on the adoption process. Did a trail job early this year in a U.S. National Forest. Also been doing maintenance on the local trail systems here in Knoxville.
Glad to hear that's all working out for you and Mary. Hey keep diggin' and i hope smooth sailing with the adoption, let me know of the outcome. Look forward to see him or her joining u on trail. take care brother