Trail Structures: Native Stone Steps Workshop
Saturday, August 16, 2025
9:00AM - 3:00PM
Hudson Highlands State Park
Cold Spring, NY
Trail structures are built to make a trail safer, more sustainable, and more enjoyable. Types of trail structures include stairs, walls, stepping stones, culverts, etc.
This course helps you gain or brush up on the skills to build safe, long-lasting stone steps that reduce erosion and provide a positive user experience. You will also learn why and where structures are applicable.
Join the NYNJTC Conservation Corps Taconic Trail Crew to learn about stone stairbuilding and stonework principles in general.
- What to bring: Work gloves, glasses for eye protection, plenty of water, lunch and snacks, long pants, bug spray, and sturdy, closed-toed shoes. PPE will be provided for those that do not have it.
- Where to meet: Washburn Trailhead, Hudson Highlands State Park, Cold Spring, NY - Google Maps Link.
- Rain Date: Sunday, August 17
- Contact: Ben Sugar at [email protected] AND Andrew Rosenthal-Baxter at [email protected] AND [email protected]
This Workshop is hosted as part of Trail U.
Attending this workshop will count towards the Expert Trail Builder curriculum track. Fill out your attendance in the Trail U Brochure to track your progress and earn a patch upon completion!
If you have any questions about Trail U, please email [email protected]
