Trail Building & Clearing on Private Land

Trails That Last, Not Just Cleared Paths

The difference between a trail you enjoy and one you keep repairing comes down to how the water moves. A flat, ungraded path across clay-heavy ground turns to a mud channel after the first spring thaw. We crown and grade each trail so rain sheets off the surface instead of pooling on it, and we cut the route to follow the land's natural contours.

On a hillside, that usually means building switchbacks rather than running straight up and down. A straight slope lets water gain speed and wash the trail out each spring; a gentle, angled grade spreads the climb out and keeps it passable. Whether you're walking, riding, or driving down it, the trail stays firmer and safer.

What We Build and Where

• Hiking and walking trails through wooded acreage
• ATV and UTV trails graded for vehicle traffic
• Horse trails wide enough and dry enough for year-round riding
• Hunting and access lanes cut through brush and timber

Many of the ridge lots and hollows we work in have shale and sandstone just under the surface, and narrow access that means bringing the machine in carefully.

Crossings and Wet Spots

Sooner or later most trails cross a wet draw, a seasonal stream, or a low spot that never dries. We handle culvert crossings that let water keep moving under the trail, and we prep the approaches for small bridges and boardwalks where a crossing is called for. The goal is a dry, stable surface you can count on no matter how much spring runoff the ridge sends down.

We serve landowners across the Mid-Ohio Valley — from Parkersburg, WV and Caldwell, OH to Athens, OH and the surrounding ridge country. See our full service area.