Open Up Your Land With Reliable Access

Plan for Trails & Access Roads in Shinnston

You need durable trails and access roads that reach remote areas of your farm, hunting property, or private land. Dillon Excavating & Demolition builds trails and access roads throughout Shinnston, designed for rugged terrain, steep grades, and wooded areas across Harrison County. You'll gain reliable vehicle access and improved property usability, even in narrow or difficult-to-reach locations.

Trail and access road construction includes clearing, grading, drainage solutions, and surface preparation tailored to your land's unique challenges. Equipment designed for narrow paths and remote locations handles your project without unnecessary disturbance. Whether you're opening up a back forty or creating hunting access across slopes, your roads are built to perform in Shinnston and surrounding areas.

Book an on-site access-road evaluation for trails and access roads and start using more of your property.

What to Expect When You Book

Your access road project begins with an on-site evaluation to identify the best route, clearing needs, and drainage requirements. You'll work with a crew experienced with rugged terrain, steep grades, and wooded areas across Shinnston, using compact equipment that minimizes environmental impact while creating reliable access.

Dillon Excavating & Demolition uses mini excavators, skid steers, and compact dozers suited for narrow paths and remote locations. Clearing removes trees, stumps, and brush, while grading creates stable driving surfaces. Your project includes drainage solutions like cross-drains and water bars to prevent erosion and rutting throughout Harrison County.

Surface preparation includes compaction and stone placement where needed, ensuring your trail or road remains passable through wet conditions and heavy use. You'll receive access built for ATVs, trucks, tractors, or utility vehicles.

Key Benefits of This Service

Property owners throughout Shinnston often ask about trail width, equipment access, and how to maintain roads through steep or wooded terrain. These answers help you plan access that meets your needs and lasts.

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How wide should an access road be for vehicle use?
You'll typically need a road width of ten to twelve feet for single-lane vehicle access, with wider sections at turns or passing zones depending on terrain and vehicle size.
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Can you build trails through heavily wooded areas?
Yes, your project includes selective clearing and stump removal to create trails through wooded areas in Harrison County, using compact equipment that fits tight spaces and preserves surrounding trees.
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What prevents access roads from washing out on steep grades?
You'll see water bars, cross-drains, and crowned surfaces installed to channel water off your road, preventing erosion and rutting common on steep slopes in Shinnston.
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How long does it take to build a typical access road?
You can expect most access road projects to take two to five days, depending on distance, terrain, clearing requirements, and whether stone surfacing is included.
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Do you provide access road maintenance or improvements?
Yes, your project can include re-grading, drainage repairs, and stone replenishment to restore or improve existing access roads throughout the surrounding area.

Your land deserves trails and access roads that reach remote areas and hold up through all seasons. Arrange an on-site access-road evaluation for access road construction and open up your property with confidence.