A trail build is a documented walkthrough of a trail where staff record each feature, its location and and photos. Builds are submitted to the Manager Dashboard for supervisor review and approval.
Starting a Build
Log in to the app and select Add Trail Build.
Select the trail you want to build from the list
Note: The trail will only appear here if
Trail contains features was checkedwhen the trail was created in the Manager Dashboard (See how to map trails for how to enable this feature)
Choose how to start the build:
New Build: Start fresh. Previous build data is cleared for this session (but remains accessible in the Manager Dashboard for historical reference).
Modify: Update a build that was submitted previously. This option is best suited if you only have minor updates to make, such as adding a new feature or two or removing one.
Adding Features to the Build
Stand at the takeoff or start of your first feature, then tap the Add a Trail Feature button.
Confirm your location on the map. A marker shows your current GPS position. Zoom in and tap to adjust the marker if needed.
Tap the Refresh icon in the top right-hand corner if needed to update your GPS coordinates.
Tap Capture Current Location when the marker is in the right spot.
You will receive a prompt asking you to choose the trail feature type (there is a description of each provided:
Man-made
From Inventory
If Manmade feature is selected:
Enter the feature name
Select a category
Enter size (optional)
Add notes (optional)
Add photos
Tap Save
If From inventory is selected:
Select the feature from your inventory list
Choose size (optional)
Add notes (optional)
Add photos
Tap Save
š” Regardless of the feature type, Add photos from multiple angles to capture a full 360-degree view of each feature.
Repeat for each feature on the trail
Saving and Submitting the Build
As a best practice, you should save regularly versus waiting until the build is complete.
Once you've documented some of your features, tap Save Build. You will have three options:
Save Trail Build to Local Device: Use this if you haven't finished the build yet and don't have internet or cellular connectivity. The build saves to Pending Local Reports and can be completed later.
Save Incomplete Trail Build to Cloud: Use this if you haven't finished the build yet but have working internet or cellular capability. The build saves to Reports Saved In Progress To Cloud > Park & Trail Builds In Progress. By saving here, you can open the build on any device with the EDGEauditor app installed and pick up the build from where you left off.
Save and Close Out to Cloud: Use this when the build is complete and ready for supervisor review. This sends the build to the Manager Dashboard.