TrailArts

TrailArts Natural-Surface Trail Development: Planning, Construction, Management. Long Live Long Trails! Dave Dessel, President

Since 1998 TrailArts has assisted the public and private sectors with planning, construction, and management of shared-use trails that maximize user satisfaction while minimizing impacts to the surrounding environment. TrailArts has performed consulting, planning, and construction on over 400 miles of natural-surface shared-use hiking, mountain bike, motorized, and equestrian trails throughout the

United States. Our clients include contractors, municipalities, county agencies, state agencies, non-profit organizations, private landowners, and federal agencies. Our mission is to promote and advocate the development of natural surface recreational trails that are cost-effective and sustainable, minimize human impacts to the environment, and provide enjoyable facilities for the trail user. We believe our reputation as a leader in the trail industry is due to this unwavering vision, our unique understanding of the needs of the trail user and land manager, and an appreciation and respect for the artistry of Mother Nature. We are proud supporting members of the Professional Trail Builders Association (PTBA), American Trails Organization, the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), the Colorado Off Highway Vehicle Coalition (COHVCO), and our great country of the United States of America (USA).

A few pics of our most recent build on a 5.5 mile intermediate difficulty (green/blue) 48" multi-use trail system for on...
06/07/2026

A few pics of our most recent build on a 5.5 mile intermediate difficulty (green/blue) 48" multi-use trail system for one of our private clients in Southwest Colorado.
This trail system was designed and built for hiking, mountain, e bike, and potentially equestrian use with a high level of finish to enhance its sustainability and reduce maintenance needs.
Our next stop will be up in the alpine again to perform additional maintenance work on the

06/05/2026

Mini-X cleaning the dozer cut. Somewhat monotonous but the view aint bad!

05/28/2026

Ever seen the guts of a mini excavator? We'll, here ya go.. Our 2014 IHI with a fresh auxillary port block ($$$$$) and in the midst of-little clean-up.

05/15/2026

Getting Chester ready for his next dig date

Happy Birthday to Us! 28 Years in business and counting! 155 projects, 425 miles, 11 different states, and 40 satisfied ...
05/12/2026

Happy Birthday to Us! 28 Years in business and counting!
155 projects, 425 miles, 11 different states, and 40 satisfied clients! TrailArts

05/11/2026

Rimshotz with views...

05/11/2026
05/01/2026
05/01/2026

Work?

Mobin' stuff again... Never a dull moment!
01/13/2026

Mobin' stuff again... Never a dull moment!

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P. O. Box 1464
Montrose, CO
81402

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