How to Build Stone Steps and Path | The Family Handyman
Photo 10: Roughly level the path. When compacted, the gravel should be about 3 in. below the top of the steps. You'll have to buy a pair of 10ft.long, 1in. outerdiameter steel pipes in order to lay a nice, even sand bed for the pavers. Rake the sand back with a 2×4, maintaining an even slope (Photo 11).