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Professional, Sustainable Trail Planning, Design, Building, & More
SERVICES
Customized to our clients' specific needs and objectives. Additional options available, for more information on services not listed here, please Contact Us.
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Consulting & Conceptual DesignConsulting, education, training: Content tailored to the needs of the client and may include advocacy, trail building, trail riding, volunteer management, etc. Conceptual Design: Tangible reports in electronic format outlining possibilities for development in your community. May include maps, descriptions, cost opinions, and more.
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Design: Detailed Plans & Corridor PreparationDetailed Plans: Plans for specific trail development which may include on-site measurements and markings, trail alignments, and descriptions. Corridor Preparation: On site vegetation management to prepare for project review and trail construction.
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Procurement: Fundraising & Document AssistanceFundraising: Analysis, fundraising strategy, and grant writing assistance. Documents: Assistance with writing and evaluating agreements, contracts, permitting and other processes necessary for trail development.
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Construction: Project Management & Trail ConstructionProject Management: Assistance and review with contractor qualifications, bid process, project advocacy, and project execution through to completion. Trail Construction: Machine and hand built trail, wayfinding development and installation, feature design and build.
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Operations: Best Practices, Inventory & Assessment, Rehabilitation & Maintenance"Trail Use Best Practices: Management, promotion, events, and mapping. Trail Inventory and Assessment: Electronic reports which may include maps, ideas for improvements, promotion, use, and variety. Trail Rehabilitation and Maintenance: Improving existing trails and systems, maintenance of existing trails, developing connectivity between trail systems.
MISSION
To help people transform their communities through the power of natural-surface trails.
VALUES
Quality
Aboveboard trail experiences with character.
Accessibility
Trail experiences for everyone, everywhere.
Community
Ecosystem of folks working together for trails.
Advocacy
20+ years of experience brought to your community.
Well-being
Health benefits for the trail user & the community.
VISION
To be a primary resource for a regional movement of weaving natural-surface trails into the fabric of communities of all sizes.
MEET KEN...
Ken Barker
OWNER
Ken Barker has been building and riding trails for decades and as a result gained vast experiential knowledge. His travels have taken him, along with friends and family, to first rate trails across North America, deepening his belief that quality trails are a conduit for outdoor appreciation and building community. Ken has a passion for the exceptional trail experience and understands the value this can bring to communities everywhere.
Ken’s professional experiences outside of trail development have been predominantly in the field of education, where innovation and collaboration are a must. During his 18 year tenure as an educator, Ken has led teams of teachers in designing and executing student-centered educational programming.
As a trail builder, Ken Barker has an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability, noting that, “Building mountain bike trails is an art form. Trail concepts and design best practices are based in science, with new techniques continually evolving; however, the final result is truly a work of art. This merging of science and creativity contributes to unique and exciting trail experiences. I strongly believe these sorts of trails should be within striking distance of every home.”
CONTACT
BACKYARD TRAILS LLC
Email: hometowntrails@gmail.com
Tel: 319-318-2243
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