Coweeta Dips and WaterbarsLast revised: March 08, 2007Coweeta Dips |
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| 1. Blends into landscape | 1. Unpleasant if too frequent |
| 2. No extra effort if installed during trail construction | 2. Difficult to add to existing trail |
| 3. Water and hikers will not by-pass | |
| 4. Provides rest for tired hikers | |
| 5. More resistant to non-hikers | |
| 6. Virtually Maintenance Free! |
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Waterbars |
| Advantages | Disadvantages |
| 1. Can be added to existing trails | 1. Require careful design |
| 2. Uses native materials | 2. Much more difficult to install |
| 3. Cause greater site disturbance | |
| 4. Easily damaged by non-hikers | |
| 5. Constant maintenance |
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Sidehill ProfilesDrainage
Do not use fill on outslope
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