Design walkways on a steep slope 4

[ANgK]

I am not sure if this is the correct forum to ask this question.

We are trying to figure out a solution for walking access of a steep slope (20-40 degrees, mostly 25 degrees). The plan is to be able to plant rows of shrubs along the contour of the land and watering them.


Initially, we intended to terracing the plot to make small parallel walkways along the contour of the slope for access. However, the rockery retaining walls would take up a lot of space and we may need riprap between them.

Another options would be wood boardwalks along the contour to provide access.

Is there any other solutions that we didn't think of?

Thanks!

 

[ANgK]

Cut Path without wall would be my preference but there is local code that forbids bare wall higher than 4 ft. A 4 ft wide path would result in 3-4 feet wall. Narrower path is just too dangerous for us.

 

[Okiryu]

Can you construct connection bridges perpendicular to the face of the slope? So the existing slope will not be affected. With the bedrock at shallow depths, the bridge foundations may not be a problem.

 

[ANgK]

Another problem is how to get equipment up there to build. Any solution doable by hand anc handheld tool is a plus.