Day 1
7:30am – 8:00am Check-in
8:00am – 8:30am Introductions, Getting Started and Agenda Overview
- Introductions
- What is NOHVCC
- Workshop Objectives and Overview
- Workshop Rules, etc.
8:30am – 9:00am What Makes a Great Trail Great
- The Great Trail Continuum – Integrating Planning, Design, Implementation/Construction, Maintenance, and Management
- The Elements of WOW – Understanding Physical and Human Elements
- Adaptive Management
- The Key Elements for Success
9:00am – 10:00am OHV Management Fundamentals
Eight Key Elements to Achieve Management Success:
- Management
- 4Es
- 3Ds
- Seat Time
- Speed
- One-Way Trails
- Variety
- Quality
10:00am – 10:15am Break
10:15am – 11:15am OHV Trail Planning Principles
- Elements the Planner Needs to Know and Understand
- Balancing Riders’ Needs with Resource Protection
- Understanding the Role of Quantity, Systems, and Quality
- Trail Management Objectives (TMO)
- Planning Strategies for Better Trails Now and Into the Future
- Change and Adaptive Management
11:15am-12:00pm TMO Development: Small Group Exercise
- Creating a TMO for a Motorized Trail
12:00pm – 12:30pm Lunch: Provided for Registered Attendees
12:30pm – 1:00pm What is Sustainability?
- What it Means and How to Achieve it
- Harmony and Flow
- Four Aspects of Sustainability
- Basic Guidelines for Sustainable Trails
1:00pm – 2:00pm Engineering 101
- Why do I Need to Know this Stuff?
- How Engineering Affects Design, Construction, and Maintenance
- Understanding the Physical Forces Being Applied to the Trail
- Water 101
- Rolling Dips – the Good and the Bad
- Climbing Turns vs. Switchbacks
- Understanding Tread Watersheds
2:00pm – 2:15pm Break
2:15pm – 3:30pm Trail Layout and Design
- Managing the Use
- Providing for the Riders’ Needs
- Insuring Resource Protection
- Sixteen Guidelines for Good Trail Design
3:30pm – 3:45pm The Critical Role of Maintenance
- Understanding the maintenance process and how it fits into the Continuum
- Using the 4Es in Maintenance
- The Importance of the TMO
- Tips for Effective Maintenance
3:45pm – 4:00pm How Do I Know If I Have a Problem?
- An Overview of Problem Indicators
4:00pm – 4:45pm Small Group Exercise
- Understanding the Process of Applying the Tools you Learned Today in Real-World Scenarios
4:45pm – 5:00pm Wrap Up & Evaluation
- Overview of Trail Issues and Challenges at the Workshop Site
- Introduction to Field Sessions
- Field Sessions Include:
- Creative Trail Design and Layout Exercises
- Trail Relocation Exercises
- Trail Maintenance Techniques Exercises
- Trail Construction Demonstration
- Trail Maintenance Equipment Demonstrations
Day 2
8:00am – 9:00am Field Session #1
- Meet at Trailhead
- Safety Briefing
- What do I Need in the Field?
- Ground Rules
- Overview of Trailheads: What Should we Provide for our Customers?
- OHV Safety Gear Requirements
9:00am – 9:15am Break and Gear Up
9:15am – 12:00pm Field Session #2
- Observe and Discuss Trail Issues
- Providing Solutions for Trail Issues
- Equipment Demonstrations
- Use Considerations
- Signing Discussions
- Reroute Considerations
- Layout and Design Discussion
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch: Provided for Registered Attendees
1:00pm – 2:00pm Field Session #3
- Flag Tying Tips
- How to Lay Out a Curve in the Field
- Clinometer Tutorial
- Break into Teams
2:00pm – 5:00pm Field Session #4: Group Exercise
5:00pm Break for Evening
Day 3
8:00am – 9:00am Meet at Trailhead and Review
9:00am – 9:15am Break and Gear Up, Travel to Field Exercise Location
9:15am – 12:00pm Field Session #5: Group Exercise
- Review of Small Team Layout and Design Exercise
12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch: Provided for Registered Attendees
1:00pm – 4:00 pm Field Session #6: Visit Trail Issues and Successes
4:00pm – 4:30pm Wrap-Up
