View from a Brushworks machine down a freshly cut and mulched trail through the woods

Trail cutting · walking, ATV & hunting trails

Trail Cutting in Greater Cincinnati

Create Safe, Clear, and Accessible Trails for Your Property

6 ft to 12+ ft wideSized for walking, ATVs or utility vehicles
Mulched in placeNo hauling, burning or debris piles
Most trails in a dayResidential trails, depending on density and terrain
Free quoteWe walk the route with you

Open it back up

Open a Path Through the Overgrowth

Over time, honeysuckle, briars, vines, and saplings take over trails, making them unusable for walking, ATV access, horses, or maintenance vehicles. Traditional mowing won't work, and manual clearing is slow and ineffective.

Brushworks provides professional trail cutting services designed to carve safe, usable paths through dense brush—with retained trees, roots, drainage, and access considered in the clearing plan.

Our specialized equipment clears the corridor, mulches debris in place, and leaves a clean, walkable path ready for immediate use.

  • Ideal for residential properties & farms
  • Vegetation-cleared trail corridors
  • No debris piles or burn sites
  • No hauling needed
Reclaim Your Trails Today
FAE RCU 55 remote mulcher cutting a corridor through brush in the woods
The corridor is ground into a mulch surface you can walk or drive.

Plan your trail

Size the trail to how you’ll use it.

Tell us what will travel the trail. Width, route and the trees you want to keep get set on the walkthrough, before any machine starts.

  • From 6 ftWalking and hiking

    Footpaths through the woods for walking the property, kids and dogs.

  • 12+ ftATV, UTV and utility

    Wider lanes for side-by-sides, tractors and maintenance vehicles.

  • Set on the walkHunting access

    Quiet lanes to stands and blinds, plus shooting lanes cut to your plan.

  • Set on the walkHorseback

    Riding trails sized for horse and rider with overhead clearance in mind.

  • Along the lineProperty lines and fence rows

    Boundary paths for survey, inspection and fence work. Fence line clearing

  • Where ground allowsCreek, pond and back-acreage access

    A route back to the parts of the property you haven’t reached in years.

Fence line project proof

A blocked property edge opened back up for access.

This fence-line project shows the kind of boundary visibility and access customers expect after clearing.

Opened property line after Brushworks clearingOvergrown property line before Brushworks fence line clearingBeforeAfter
Illustration, AI-edited from the after photo: maintained property line after Brushworks clearingIllustration
Where it's headed: the opened line becomes grass you can mow and walk. AI-edited from the after photo, not a later photo.

Process

How Trail Cutting Works

A simple, efficient process that creates usable trails fast

  1. Two Brushworks crew members reviewing a wooded slope and planning the route
    01

    Evaluate Terrain & Desired Path

    We walk the property and plan trail corridors based on your goals (access, recreation, property lines).

  2. Takeuchi track loader with a Fecon mulching head cutting a path through the woods
    02

    Clear & Mulch the Trail Path

    Our machine cuts vegetation and processes it into a surface mulch layer, creating a clean walking or driving surface.

  3. Open path cleared through woods with a fresh mulch surface
    03

    Finished Access Trail

    We review the cleared corridor with you. Rocks, roots, stumps, drainage, and loose mulch may require additional finishing for your intended use.

What we check on the walk

  • The route, the width and where it starts and ends
  • Trees you want to keep along the corridor
  • Creek crossings, wet spots and drainage
  • Slopes, rocks, stumps and old fence wire
  • Where the trailer parks and the machine gets in

Scope

What trail cutting includes.

We open the corridor for the agreed use. A few things that sometimes come up are separate jobs.

Included in trail cutting

  • Brush, briars, vines and saplings cut out of the corridor
  • Material mulched in place on the trail
  • Width sized to walking, ATV, horse or utility use
  • Working around the trees you want to keep

Separate scope

  • Gravel or other surfacing
  • Grading and drainage work
  • Stump grinding and root removal
  • Large tree removal

If your trail needs one of these, we’ll say so on the walkthrough.

See it happen

See Trail Cutting in Action

See how we create accessible paths through dense vegetation in real time.

Watch More Trail Cutting Projects on Our YouTube Channel →

Why it works

Why Choose Trail Cutting Services?

Professional path clearing that opens up your property

  • Restores Access

    Get back to areas of your property that were unreachable for years.
  • Increases Property Usability

    Adds functional space for recreation, hunting, farming, or maintenance.
  • Environmentally Friendly

    Mulching returns nutrients to the soil and protects root systems.
  • Custom Width Options

    We cut trails for hiking, ATV, equestrian, or utility vehicle use.
  • Reduces dense overgrowth

    Removes honeysuckle, briars, and woody debris blocking your land.
  • Professional-Grade Finish

    The corridor is opened for the agreed use. Grading, surfacing, drainage work, and stump removal are separate scope items.
Two Brushworks crew members in orange company shirts in the woods

Why we do this

We Believe Everyone Should Access Their Land

We believe everyone should be able to access and enjoy their land.

Overgrowth shouldn't stand between you and your property.

Our trail cutting services are designed to restore access, increase safety, and create trails you can be proud to use and share.

Pricing

What drives a trail cutting price.

  • Trail lengthTotal distance of the corridor
  • WidthWalking path versus an ATV or utility lane
  • DensityLight brush versus honeysuckle, briars and saplings
  • TerrainSlopes, wet ground and creek crossings
  • RouteStraight runs versus winding around trees you keep
  • FinishWhat the trail needs to handle when we leave

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about trail cutting services

How wide can you make the trails?

We can customize trail width based on your needs. Standard widths range from 6 feet for walking trails to 12+ feet for ATV or utility vehicle access. We'll work with you to determine the ideal width for your intended use.

Will the trail be usable immediately after you leave?

Yes! Once we finish clearing and mulching, your trail is ready for immediate use. The mulched surface is walkable, drivable, and safe—no cleanup or waiting period needed.

Can you cut trails along property lines or fence rows?

Absolutely. We specialize in clearing fence line trails, property boundary paths, and access corridors. This is particularly useful for maintenance, surveying, or establishing clear property boundaries.

Will the trails be accessible for ATVs or just walking?

We can create trails suitable for any use—hiking, horseback riding, ATV access, or utility vehicles. Just let us know your intended use, and we'll size and grade the trail accordingly.

How long does it take to cut a trail?

Trail cutting speed depends on vegetation density and terrain, but most residential trails can be completed in a single day. We'll provide a clear timeline during your free quote.

What happens to the brush and debris?

Everything is mulched in place. There's no hauling, burning, or debris piles. The mulch stays on-site, enriching the soil and preventing erosion along your new trail.

Before you book

Plan the trail around how you will use it

Review the surface after clearing. Horses, ATVs, pedestrians, and maintenance trucks have different traction, clearance, and finishing needs.

A good fit
Walking routes, hunting access, and equipment corridors through brush and wooded acreage.
The finish to expect
An opened vegetation corridor. Finished road construction, gravel, drainage crossings, grading, and removal of every root or stump are not implied.
What to confirm
Agree on route, width, turning space, retained trees, drainage crossings, and the type of person or vehicle using the trail. Mark boundaries and known utilities before work.

Ready to Make Your Property Accessible Again?

Whether you need a single walking path or miles of clearing, our team is ready to help.

Get a Quote Explore clearing prices Call (513) 790-4150