Explore Trail Resources
Access planning documents, SOP materials, maintenance resources, signage guidance, volunteer tools, and trail management best practices developed to support communities and partners along the Sheepskin Trail corridor.
This library is intended to support municipalities, volunteers, organizations, and community partners involved in the stewardship and development of the Sheepskin Trail.
Trail Management Resources
Resources related to the Sheepskin Trail Standard Operating Procedures initiative, including operational guidance, municipal coordination materials, management frameworks, and supporting documents intended to help communities and partners better understand and support trail stewardship across the corridor.
A draft working version of the Sheepskin Trail Standard Operating Procedures document intended to support consistent trail management and coordination across municipalities and partners.
Open Full PDF in Google DriveA high-level overview of the Sheepskin Trail SOP framework and municipal coordination process.
Open Full PDF in Google DriveA working questionnaire used during coordination meetings with municipalities to help identify trail management responsibilities, operational capacity, maintenance considerations, communication procedures, and local priorities related to the Sheepskin Trail corridor.
Open Full PDF in Google DriveTrail Maintenance & Safety
Resources related to trail inspections, maintenance standards, emergency coordination, risk management, reporting systems, and safety best practices for trail operations and public access areas.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Volunteer Resources
Documents and tools to support volunteer recruitment, stewardship activities, trail cleanups, event coordination, waivers, safety guidance, and community engagement efforts along the trail.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Signage & Wayfinding
Guidance and examples related to trail signage, branding, wayfinding systems, interpretive signage, MUTCD references, and corridor navigation best practices.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Grant & Planning Resources
Funding guidance, planning tools, sample RFPs, feasibility resources, grant opportunities, and supporting documents related to trail development, placemaking, and community improvement initiatives.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Trail Town & Placemaking Resources
Articles, case studies, design inspiration, economic development resources, public space improvements, and trail town strategies intended to support stronger and more connected communities along the corridor.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Small Business Resources
Resources intended to support small businesses, entrepreneurs, and trail-adjacent establishments looking to better connect with trail users and visitors through placemaking, marketing, outdoor recreation tourism, trail town strategies, visitor engagement, and corridor-based economic development opportunities.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Videos & Webinars
Recorded presentations, educational videos, webinars, planning discussions, and trail-related media resources covering stewardship, development, placemaking, outdoor recreation, and best practices.
An educational video demonstrating methods and considerations for addressing root heaves, surface bumps, and maintenance issues commonly found on asphalt trail sections.
An RTC webinar discussing routine maintenance considerations, operational costs, seasonal trail management, and long-term stewardship practices for multi-use trail systems.
Maps & GIS Resources
Interactive maps, GIS resources, corridor mapping materials, trail segment information, access point data, and geographic resources related to the Sheepskin Trail and regional trail connectivity.
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This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.
Accessibility & Adaptive Recreation
Resources focused on accessibility considerations, adaptive recreation opportunities, inclusive programming, ADA guidance, and reducing barriers to outdoor recreation participation.
Section Under Construction
This section of the Sheepskin Trail Resource Library is currently being developed. Additional documents, links, videos, and supporting resources will be added as they become available.