DATTLE / Field collection
Trail Conditions
Record a condition affecting a named trail segment. One entry per issue helps maintainers locate the observation and understand its priority.
Make it your own
On the web, sign in and choose New Dattle → Template. Web Dattles use Shared access; you can start with just yourself and invite people later. For a Private Dattle stored on your device, use the mobile app.
Start from the template
In New Dattle, choose Template and search for Trail Conditions, or browse Field collection. Open its preview, choose Use template, and review the name and fields before saving. The suggested name is Trail Condition Reports.
Capture your first entry
Name the trail or segment, choose condition, issue type, and priority, then select the location. Add an observation heading, photo, and a clear description.
Review and keep it useful
Review entries by trail name and read location markers with the notes. Keep the observation’s date and context in mind when sharing a condition report.
TEMPLATE FIELDS
What Trail Conditions includes
These are the starting fields and choices in this template. You can review and adjust the setup before saving your Dattle.
| Field | Type | What to record |
|---|---|---|
| Trail / Segment | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. Required in the template. |
| Condition | Choice | Choices: Open; Use caution; Partially blocked; Closed. |
| Issue Type | Choice | Choices: Erosion; Downed tree; Flooding; Signage; Litter; Surface; Other. |
| Priority | Choice | Choices: Routine; Soon; Urgent. |
| Photo | Image | Add a photo that shows the details relevant to this record. |
| Location / Marker | Location | Select the location relevant to this observation or event. |
| Observation Heading | Sensor — Heading | Record the heading in degrees and describe the reference direction in your notes. |
| Notes | Text | Use a clear description that will make sense when you revisit the record. |
Sensor capture depends on the device and permissions. On the web, use Enter manually for sensor values. Keep the reading’s unit and measurement context with the record.
READY TO START?
Create your first few records
You can also use this field layout in a notebook or spreadsheet.
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