-- Professional Trail Development --
Projects
TREADscape typically has a 1-2 year wait list for large trail development projects. We try to only take on 2-5 projects per year to ensure we exceed our clients’ expectations. We have never advertised, and any new clients have been referred to us through word of mouth. We feel this is a testament to our craftsmanship and quality. We specialize in natural soft surface trails ranging from dedicated single track to 3-metre-wide multi-use trails. We try to incorporate accessible trail design and the principles of sustainable trail development whenever possible and feasible. Below you will find a detailed overview of our experience and qualifications.
2021
Goldie Feldman Accessible Trail Design and Sustainable Upgrades
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Consulted and Designed an AODA compliant trail with the goal of increasing the accessibility and sustainability of an engineered design
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Reduced some grades from 17% to <5% by using the principles of sustainable trail design
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Report recommendations were adopted by York Region and the NCC
Lindsay Tract Trails
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Refurbished/rehabilitated over 3 km’s of single track trail due to logging damage
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Created a positive, safe and sustainable user experience for targeted use based on beginner, intermediate and difficult rating classifications
Trail Training- Outland Youth Employment Program
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Facilitated trail training for 60 youth over a period of 15 days
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Emphasis was placed on understanding sustainable trails development and incorporating those principles into routine trail maintenance
Kyles Parkette Accessible Trail
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Provided consulting, designing and building service for 100 metres of accessible trail
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Integrated the principles of sustainable trail development and AODA requirements to create a user focused trail
Sustainable Trail Upgrades
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Provided consulting and designing services to increase the safety, user experience and sustainability on key sections of trail that were prone to erosion
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Integrate principles of sustainable trail development into the existing network to reduce the overall maintenance burden
2020
Wilson’s Falls Trail Development and Risk Mitigation Plan
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Provided consulting and designing services to increase the safety, user experience and sustainability of the Wilson’s Falls Trail Network
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Focus was placed on defining a targeted user, creating a trail development plan, identifying how to increase accessibility and provide oversight on sustainable trail design and build practices
Neighbourwoods North Accessible Trail Design
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Consulted and Designed a AODA compliant trail for Hospital users on behalf of Neighbourwoods North
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Created a trail development plan, design and best practices manual for the successful contractor
Thorton Bales Conservation Area Accessible Trail
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Built 60 metres of AODA compliant accessible trail and lookout
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Installed a bike pad to facilitate more active tranporation to and from the property
Cawthra Mulock Type 3 Hiking Trail Refurbishment
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Designing, building and maintenance services to refurbish over 8 km’s of single track hiking trail
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Goal was to increase the accessibility, safety and sustainability of the single track trail network
Eagles Nest Accessible Trail
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Design and Built a fully AODA compliant trail from the existing parking lot to the Hawkwatch Lookout
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Emphasis was placed on creating a positive, safe and sustainable experience
North Hastings Non-Motorized Single Track Refurbishment
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Refurbished and redeveloped over 11 km of single track trail in the Eagles Nest (Bancroft) and McGeachie Conservation Area (Crowe Valley)
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Emphasis was placed on creating a positive, safe and sustainable tourist experience
Crossley Nature Reserve Accessible Trail
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provided consulting, designing, building and maintenance services
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Built 120 metres of AODA compliant accessible trail
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Built a 6 car accessible parking lot and kiosk which exceeded Seguin Township standards
North Hastings Non-Motorized Single Track Refurbishment
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Refurbished and redeveloped over 11 km of single track trail in the Eagles Nest (Bancroft) and McGeachie Conservation Area (Crowe Valley)
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Emphasis was placed on creating a positive, safe and sustainable tourist experience
2019
Signage Installation
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Installed signage in very remote locations and highly sensitive areas
Risk Assessments and Hazard Mitigation
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Provided consulting and maintenance services for risk assessments and hazard mitigation on 14 properties in Ontario
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Audited, mitigated and/or removed hazards through preventative maintenance regiment
Cawthra Mulock Accessible Trail
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provided consulting, designing, building and maintenance services
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Built 550 metres of AODA compliant accessible trail to facilitate wheelchairs and visually impaired users
North Hastings Non-Motorized Single Track Refurbishment
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Refurbished and redeveloped over 11 km of single track trail in the Eagles Nest (Bancroft) and McGeachie Conservation Area (Crowe Valley)
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Emphasis was placed on creating a positive, safe and sustainable tourist experience