Trail Snow Removal

What This Service Involves

Trails winding through greenbelts and HOA commons in Western Washington stay snow-covered long after open pavement melts because of dense tree cover. We clear paved trails to the surface with equipment narrow enough for the path and its bridges. On soft-surface or crushed-stone trails, we clear snow without tearing up the base underneath. Because these routes are shaded and often near water, we choose traction materials that will not harm adjacent plantings or streams.

Benefits

Restores safe pedestrian routes through shaded greenbelts; Uses equipment sized for narrow trails and footbridges; Clears soft-surface trails without damaging the base; Chooses traction materials safe for nearby plants and water

Our Process

1) Clear the trail with path-width equipment or hand crews; 2) Protect the base on soft-surface and crushed-stone trails; 3) Clear footbridges and boardwalk sections along the route; 4) Apply plant- and water-safe traction material

What Affects the Cost

Trail length and surface type; Equipment width the path can accommodate; Tree cover that slows natural melt; Environmental limits on traction materials; Number of bridges and structures along the way

Best Time of Year

Schedule trail clearing for the duration of any lowland snow event, most often between December and February.