Trail Vegetation Clearing

What This Service Involves

Fast-growing Western Washington vegetation narrows trails, blocks sightlines, and hides hazards within a single growing season. Our crews cut back brush, limbs, and groundcover to restore the designed clearing width and vertical clearance for all trail users. We remove trip and snag hazards from the tread edge and haul or chip the cuttings per your agency's disposal preference. Regular clearing keeps corridors safe, open, and welcoming.

Benefits

Restores designed trail width and overhead clearance; reopens sightlines to improve user safety and security; removes snag and trip hazards from tread edges; keeps corridors presentable and inviting to the public

Our Process

1) Survey encroachment and clearance deficits along the trail; 2) Confirm clearing width, disposal method, and schedule; 3) Cut back brush, limbs, and groundcover to specification; 4) Remove or chip debris and confirm restored clearance

What Affects the Cost

Trail length and density of vegetation; required clearing width and height; disposal or chipping method; sensitivity of adjacent natural areas; crew access to the corridor

Best Time of Year

Clearing is concentrated in the active growing season from late spring through early fall, with touch-ups as needed.