Building Better Walking Paths & Trails
walking-path-milling-280The selection of surface material for trails and paths is primarily based on anticipated type and intensity of trail use, as well as terrain, climate, design life, maintenance, cost, and availability. Soft surface materials are low cost, but require substantial maintenance and are not suitable for many of the recreational activities today’s trails and paths are used for. Hard surface materials, specifically concrete and asphalt, provide years of service with low maintenance. The following are the key elements to consider in building quality asphalt trails:- proper drainage
- proper sub-grade compaction
- adequate pavement thickness
- adequate pavement compaction