Forest Trail Handbook

SECTION II.—PLANS

13.—TRAIL PLANS

A trail plan should be developed for each forest as dependable data is gathered from knowledge acquired in the field. Make no attempt to complete the plan simply to have something of the nature to exhibit. Every trail constructed should justify its existence by the actual service rendered.

A standard form of plan complete in all details, will not be prescribed. The minimum requirement, however, for each forest is a map to be called, "The Plan and Progress Map." It should show the location of each trail, with separate symbols for "proposed" and "completed." This map will be permanent. Roads may be shown on the map at the option of the Regional Forester.