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Trail Hardening for Mountain Bike Trails (TPD1704044)

Summary

The Trail Hardening for Mountain Bike Trails document explores various techniques for improving trail durability, reducing erosion, and minimizing dust emissions. Among the stabilization methods, the document highlights Soiltac®, a synthetic copolymer emulsion by Soilworks, as a widely used solution for BMX tracks and high-performance trail surfaces. The benefits of Soiltac include long-term soil stabilization, dust suppression, and enhanced surface strength, ensuring reduced maintenance and improved rider safety.

The report also evaluates other soil stabilization methods, including BioCement and Dirt Glue Polymer, which offer alternative approaches to trail hardening. However, Soiltac is noted as a leading choice for professional tracks due to its proven performance and durability. By integrating polymer-based stabilization solutions, mountain bike parks and recreational trail managers can enhance surface integrity, reduce airborne dust, and extend the lifespan of high-impact riding areas.

Trail Hardening for Mountain Bike Trails

Real world application

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PTARMIGAN PTRAILS

CONSTULT DESIGN BUILD

Why Harden Trails?

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What are our options?

 

 

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Surface Modification

 

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Trail Solutions: IMBA’s Guide to Building Sweet Singletrack 2004

Foundation Modification

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Trail Solutions: IMBA’s Guide to Building Sweet SingletrTaPcDk1,7204000444

 

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  • § Glacial Loam and Loess

 

  • § Saturates easily

 

  • § Constructed during wettest months of the season – bad idea

 

  • § Used hybridized technique:
  • § Grading & Compaction
  • Synthetic Fabric
  • § Aggregate and Compaction

 

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Collaborative Enhancement to Improve Phase I

 

 

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Surface Modification

 

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-Minimal Grubbing

 

-Slot Trench and cap with

Native gravels Imported Loam

 

-Additional imported Rock Causeway added for technical challenge

 

Elevated Timber Structures

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Image from: www.benvironment.com

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Microtopograpahy Modification

 

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Photo by Loren Holmes, Alaska DispatcThPDN1e70w4s044

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Pavers & Creative Materials

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Image from: FreeAssociationdesign.wordpress.com                                 TPD1704044

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Soil Stabilizers

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  • BioCement – www.biocementtech.com
  • Environmentally inert
  • Uses native soil bacterium to create stabilization (SCIENCE!)

 

  • Dirt Glue Polymer – www.dirtglue.com
  • Water Soluble
  • Acrylic Polymer

 

 

Synthetics and Geogrids

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Ditching and Culverts

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More info at www.PtarmiganPtrails.com

PH: 907-841-0114

eddie@ptarmiganptrails.com

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