Mountain Bike Trail Development Guidelines
This guide is written for land managers responsible for bringing bike-optimized mountain bike trails to their communities. Released in 2023, the guide offers best practices on trail development and engaging partners and organziations.
Organization
International Moutain Bicycling Association
Publication Date
2023
Location
National or Global
Topic
Health
Infrastructure
Participation
Rural Communities
Activity
Bicycling
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