Trail Measuring, Mapping & Objective Information, New Jersey State Parks
In partnership with Maddy Grubb Maps, Dovetail Trail Consulting is actively working with New Jersey State Parks to measure and document trails using the standardized objective information required by the Outdoor Developed Areas guidelines — including distance, surface type, tread width, running slope, and cross slope. In addition to collecting trail data, we produce accessible trail maps and trail narratives that give visitors the information they need to plan their experience before they arrive.
On the Trail: Dovetail Advances Inclusive Trail Design: Lander, WY
As part of a collaborative effort to improve trail accessibility, Dovetail Trail Consulting led a clinic at Johnny Behind the Rocks in Wyoming, demonstrating how thoughtful trail design directly impacts people with disabilities. Dovetail’s team showcased real-world challenges—such as narrow pinch points and gate designs that are difficult for people with mobility disabilities—while offering practical solutions to increase inclusivity.
Hosted in partnership with Wyoming Pathways and the BLM, this hands-on event emphasized the power of lived experience in shaping more accessible public lands.
Downhill Mountain Biking: TORTA, Pacific City Oregon
Dovetail Trail Consulting partnered with Tillamook Off-Road Trail Alliance (TORTA) to assess a new mountain bike park in Pacific City, Oregon for aMTB's.
Downhill Mountain Biking: Idaho Springs, CO,
Dovetail Trail Consulting partnered with the Colorado Mountain Bike Association (COMBA) to assess a new mountain bike park in Idaho Springs, Colorado for adaptive mountain biking. Dovetail assessed the first 8 miles of a planned 28-mile system, evaluating one climbing trail and one downhill trail for usability across a range of adaptive mobility devices.
Expanding Hiking Opportunities: Grand Teton National Park, WY
Dovetail Trail Consulting partners with Grand Teton National Park and the Grand Teton National Park Foundation to lead week long accessibility workshops for staff across multiple departments (Search and Rescue, Wilderness, Trails, Volunteers, Interp. etc).
Dovetail has been an integral part of the "Reimagining Taggart Lake" Project.
Entry to Exist BLM Workshops: Red Rocks Conservation Area, NV, Grand Junction, CO, St. George, UT, Phoenix, AZ
A few times a year, Dovetail Trail Consulting hosts a 3-day workshop for BLM land managers focused on access for people with disabilities on public lands.
These workshop covered accessibility laws, emerging technologies, and the diversity and strengths within the disability community.
Partnerships and Other Projects:
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Marshall Mountain, Missoula, MT — adaptive mountain biking assessment
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Walden's Ridge, Chattanooga, TN — aMTB trail insights
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Oregon Adaptive and Central Oregon Trail Alliance
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Aspen Valley Land Trust — planning and project audit
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Virtual education — National Park Friends Alliance, BLM Recreation 101, Chelan-Douglas Land Trust, and others
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Registered in the System for Award Management — eligible for federal agency contracting
Testimonial:
“Working with Dovetail has opened my eyes to the world of adaptive hiking devices. It has been invaluable to learn how specific devices can support individuals with different levels of assistance. Their knowledge of universal trail design and ABA/ADA guidelines has helped me re-envision our trail building requirements to create a more inclusive hiking experience. As users and educators, giving information is the gateway to freedom- freedom of choice and independence. Which each one of us deserve.”
~Angela Timby, Trail Supervisor, Grand Teton National Park
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