Land & Stream Management, June 2, 2010

Iowa’s rivers are constantly shifting and changing and can be challenging places to design, construct, and maintain water trails. This section discusses aspects you will immediately encounter when developing a water trail: launches, parking areas, and trails. The intended users and expected use suggest how these amenities are designed and constructed. Water trails intended for extended families, for example, are designed differently from those intended for experienced paddlers on multi-day trips.