For Trail Builders

TRAIL SPECIFICATION GUIDELINES

A lot of consideration goes into building a trail, including planning for dimensions, activity needs and signage. With that in mind, the Saskatchewan Trails Association has developed a Trail Planning Workbook that will guide you through the initial stages of planning a new trail. The manual will help you evaluate your proposed route, delegate tasks to everyone in your group, get endorsements/funding, and much more. The document is available in two formats:

Trail Planning Workbook (PDF)
Trail Planning Workbook (DOCX)

You can also consult the Saskatchewan Parks and Recreation Association Trail Specification Guidelines, a resource to help you get started developing trails in your community. Read the document here.

Funding Programs

Partnership Initiative Program

Third-party funding is allocated to dedicated trail projects. These funds are obtained through partners willing to spend dedicated funds on trails such as the Trans Canada Trail and the National Trails Coalition.

Members Grant Program

Download the Application Form

Funding grants of up to $1,000 for building new trails or undergoing maintenance projects such as updating maps, fixing signs, purchasing maintenance tools or adding GPS capabilities are available through an application process. These grants are only available to current SaskTrails members. Some of the eligibility criteria include length of membership and how long you will be committed to the organization in the future.

The Charitable Status Program

Fundraising assistance is available by allowing donations to be made to a project through the Saskatchewan Trails Association.
This option works by giving a donation to the STA, who will ensure it is delivered to the program of your choice. Charitable receipts are available.

SASKATCHEWAN RAILS TO TRAILS MANUAL

The Saskatchewan Rails to Trails Manual is a starting point for potential trail-builders
to begin accessing the vast amount of data and resources to plan, design and build their own rails-to-trails project. The STA has created a manual to assist local community groups and organizations to convert abandoned rail lines into useable trail.

The manual has adapted many of the components of the Rails to Trails Conservancy and combined the information with Saskatchewan case studies.The manual is free of
charge to all STA members and $20 for non-members.

Executive Summary
Order Form

For a map of abandoned rail lines in Saskatchewan as of 2008
click here.

Bridge Designs

If you are looking at incorporating a bridge into your trail, Nova Scotia has developed a guide to bridge design. To see the guide, click here

E.T. Techtonics is a U.S.-based manufacturer of fibreglass bridges ideal for recreational trails. For more information about their environmentally sensitive bridges, visit www.ettechtonics.com

Landowner Agreements

Negotiating agreements with local landowners? These documents may be able to assist you. For a lease agreement, click here.

For an easement agreement, click here.

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