Fully revised by a professional forester, collaborating with AMC's trails staff, the fifth edition of this authoritative guide is rooted in AMC's 140 years of experience building and maintaining trails. Outdoors organizations will find this guide the essential reference for creating and maintaining recreational hiking and cross-country ski trails.

Ryan Harvey is a licensed professional forester, land manager, and trails consultant. He has held various backcountry stewardship positions in the White Mountains, Adirondacks, and Berkshires, including nine years serving in the Pemigewasset district of the White Mountain National Forest. Now working as a forester, he oversees land management of both private and public lands. As a trail consultant, he continues to work with New Hampshire towns and residents to build and maintain recreational trails.