How are trails in national parks maintained?

NPS.gov; Park Home · Get Involved · Planning; Handbook for Trail Design, Construction and Maintenance ... North Country Trail Handbook for Trail Design, Maintenance and Construction. 1998 (11.9 MB). Handbook Downloads by Chapter. (Generally less than 1 MB each). Chapter 1-Trail History and Philosophy. read more

The National Park Service employees crews of seasonal workers for trail maintenance. The trail crews go out in early spring, sawing out trees that have blown down across the trails, trimming brush, and repairing washout. read more

Trail Maps / Trail Status / Day Hike Planning / Overnight Trips / Guided Hikes Over half of the visitors to Glacier National Park report taking a hike. With over 700 miles of trail providing outstanding opportunities for both short hikes and extended backpacking trips, there is something for everyone interested. read more

While hiking aficionados will recognize some of the trails on this list, others are located in the least traveled, most remote areas of U.S national parks. But if you’ve got the desire, the stamina, and, most of all, a good pair of hiking shoes, we encourage you to consider adding these 25 trails to your National Park bucket list. read more