Professional Trail Builders and Natural Resource Construction
The trusted East Coast partner for parks, government agencies, and land managers.
Sustainable By Design
At Black Diamond Designs, we take pride in our sustainable approach to natural resource construction. Whether we are building trails, bridges, boardwalks, stream restoration projects, or stormwater infrastructure, every project is carefully designed and constructed to protect the surrounding environment and preserve the natural resources that make these landscapes valuable.
Our work is guided by a commitment to thoughtful design, responsible construction practices, and long-term environmental stewardship. By integrating projects seamlessly into their natural surroundings, we create durable infrastructure that not only serves communities today but also helps ensure future generations can continue to access and experience the outdoors.
Vision and Mission
To leave a legacy full of thriving recreational opportunities through Natural Resource design and construction that inspires future generations.
To leave a legacy full of thriving recreational opportunities through Natural Resource design and construction that inspires future generations.
Services
We offer full design-build services for:
✓ Trail Building and Design
✓ Bike Parks
✓ Bridges and Boardwalks
✓ Habitat Managment and Restoration
✓ Stream Restoration
✓ Land Management
✓ Stormwater Management
✓ Consultation
Past Projects
Ashe Park Bike Park
Ashe Park Skills Park in Jefferson North Carolina was designed and built in 2024 for Ashe County Parks and Recreation. The project was designed in two phases; phase 1 has been constructed for entry level riders and is a perfect place to bring the whole family to enjoy!
Anne Springs Close Greenway Bike Park
Anne Springs Close Greenway Bike Park in Fort Mill South Carolina was constructed in 2024. This bike park has progressive bike features for all skill levels. We fabricated and installed ramps for a low Maintenace bike park.
Harvest Fields Bike Park
Harvest Fields Bike Park in State College Pennsylvania is a 3.5-acre bike park. Parks like this one take a hug amount of community effort and some fundraising to accomplish but are the best value-add amenity per acre your community could invest in.
San-Lee Bike Park
San-Lee Gravity Park was deemed a hazard by Lee County in April of 2021 after several accidents that required helicopter evacuations.
Graveyard Ridge
We partnered with The Pisgah Conservancy on this project to do a total makeover on the Graveyard Ridge Trail in Balsam North Carolina. This was an exciting back county trail maintenance project.
Catawba Meadows Trail System
Catawba Meadows Trail System in Morganton North Carolina was finished in 2025. It provides over 4 miles of multiuse trails designed and built for NICA and the local community.
Stump House Mountain Bike Park
Stump House Mountain Bike Park in Walhalla South Carolina was designed and built in 2023. The project goal was to add 12 miles of mixed use trails in the park. Water fall hiking trails, backcountry trails, enduro trails and a gravity park. We also installed a parking lot and CTX toliet.
Cumberland Gap Trail Bridge
The Cumberland Gap Trail Bridge was installed in 2024 for the National Parks Service Cumberland Gap Tennessee. This historic site was an incredible location with limited access and loads of intricate features.
Appalachian Trail Bridge
This bridge replaced an degraded trail bridge on the Appalachian Trail near Mount Rogers Virgina. Completed in 2025 we partnered with the Appalachian Trail Conservancey and the United States Forrest Service.
Sara Owens Board Walk
In 2024 we reconstructed the Sara Owens Board Walk in Manteo North Carolina at the Otter Banks. We work with NCDOT to rebuild the structure. The boardwalk is almost 2000 feet long with multiple kayak and canoe launches
RCCC FRP Trail Bridge
In 2024 we demolished a steel bridge and replaced it with a Fiberglass Reinforced Polymer Bridge for Rowan Cabarrus Community College. We also performed streambank stabilization for the stream below in multiple locations
Appalachian Trail
We are a part of the Appalachian Trail relocation for the construction of a land bridge over HWY 143 in Stecoah North Carolina. We are working with Blalock and Sons to complete the relocation project.