One of the greatest difficulties in developing trails is understanding all the dynamics involved in trail planning, layout, and construction within the opportunities/constraints of the site and project finances; along with the expectations of the general public and the desired user group.

Creative Trail Designs owner, Eric Emerson has nearly 20 years of experience working with all levels of trail development from volunteer, non-profit leadership training, trail development planning, a federal governement trails spectialist and excecuting a variety of high quality trail construction projects inluding mountain biking, hiking, mulit-use off highway vehicle including dirtbikes and quads.

We are committed to helping at any stage of your organizations trail development needs from intial scoping and feasability to its final constrcution and anywhere in between.