About American Trails

Patron Members of American Trails

 

We want to thank these vitally important members of American Trails. Their generous contributions enable us to work for trails and greenways for ALL Americans! Please visit our Patrons' websites and learn more about their services and goals:

Thanks to Patron Members supporting our work for trails

 

See details below, and visit these great sponsors and help them support trails and greenways across America!

Bellfree Contractors City of Redding, CA Community Services Cross Alert Systems Ditch Witch Christopher Douwes East Bay Regional Park District, CA MaxiForce

The McConnell Foundation, CA Pioneer Bridges Trails Unlimited Trails.com, Inc. Voss Signs, LLC Darryl Yates

Bellfree Contractors

Provides design/build trail construction services; mapping is a specialty; and consulting on specification writing, and joint volunteers-agency projects; wide experience in Southern California, but nationwide project availability. Email: hans@bellfreecontractors.com or Phone: 909-793-4501

City of Redding, CA Community Services

Our vision is:

• To protect and enhance the City's reputation as the "Jewel of Northern California."
• To attract and support quality job growth.
• To build neighborhoods rather than homes.
• To have a well-managed City that is in sound financial condition and one in which there is strong leadership that values good governance.
• To provide excellent public services and infrastructure to promote a clean and attractive community.
• To support steps to create a vibrant downtown and river front.
• To assure parks, trails, and open space.
• To support programs that connect the City's unique natural beauty and rich history.

Cross Alert Systems

Cross Alert Systems provides active warning systems for recreational path/public road intersections. Most dangerous vehicle/path user interactions occur because vehicle drivers don't have a good sight distance from the road to the trail due to brush, trees, parked cars or buildings blocking the visibility. Our systems detect path users using infrared detection and use that detection to trigger flashing warning lights to vehicles, providing sight distance where sight distance is restricted. These units are solar-powered and use radio signals for intra-pole communication, reducing installation costs. A trail counter is integrated into our package. Please see our movie at http://www.crossalert.com/movie. Phone us at (866) 276-7725

Ditch Witch

The Ditch Witch organization specializes in the design and manufacture of high-quality underground construction equipment. The company is a one-stop source for trenchers, vibratory plows, pneumatic piercing tools, backhoes, electronic guidance and locating tools, horizontal directional drilling systems, drill pipe, downhole tools, vacuum excavation systems, excavator-tool carriers, mini skid steers, and Zahn® family of power utility equipment. All of these products are recognized around the world for their advanced design, rugged construction, long-term durability, ease of use, and reliability. Contact: (800) 654- 6481, email info@ditchwitch.com, visit www.ditchwitch.com, or follow us on Facebook and YouTube.

MaxiForce

MaxiForce manufactures a wide variety of patented collapsible, removable, fixed, lighted, and concealable bollards. They take pride in the craftsmanship of their products and their attention to detail is unparalleled. MaxiForce understands the value of protecting the
heritage of our outdoor spaces and creating a safe and secure environment for its users.

For more information, visit the MaxiForce website at www.maxiforcebollards.com. Contact: Ashley Harrison at aharrison@maxiforcebollards.com or (410) 552-9888.

Pioneer Bridges

With over 50 years of bridge design experience, the engineers at Pioneer Bridges have the ability to meet any bridge need. Pioneer Bridges are perfect for hiking/ biking trails, golf courses, highway overpasses, industrial conveyor/pipe supports and vehicular bridges (one or two lane). From small garden bridges and private driveway bridges to long clear span pedestrian bridges spanning wetlands and heavy highway loadings required by the construction industry, Pioneer has the right bridge for any project. With licensed professional engineers, certified welders, a Certified Welding Inspector on staff, and an AISC certified fabrication facility, you can rest assured that your bridge project will be designed and fabricated with the highest level of quality available in the industry. Contact: Skip Wilson at (866) 708-5778 or email swilson@pioneerbridges.com.

The McConnell Foundation

The McConnell Foundation The McConnell Foundation's 200-acre Lema Ranch and adjacent Churn Creek property in Redding, California include over eight miles of walking trails. This trail system was developed by The Foundation to provide a serene environment for the public to enjoy as they walk, birdwatch, or appreciate the many varieties of plants. Five ponds, built by the Lema family in the early 1950s, were improved in 1997 to encourage aquatic plant communities, which provide wildlife habitat and improve the water quality. Biofilters— heavy plantings of aquatic plants —slow the water down as it runs into the pond and cleanse the water of chemicals and harmful runoff. An ongoing effort to establish perennial grasses and reduce invasive, non-native plants is underway. The mission of The McConnell Foundation is helping build better communities through philanthropy. The Foundation is also the primary funder of the Sundial Bridge at Turtle Bay Exploration Park. The McConnell Foundation, 800 Shasta View Drive, Redding, CA 96003 (530) 226-6200 www.mcconnellfoundation.org

Trails.com

Over 40,000 trails throughout North America all with detailed trail maps and driving directions from published guidebooks. Get your free 14-day trial today! Visit www.trails.com or contact BryceStevens at bryce.stevens@demandmedia.com, Ken Clark at ken.clark@demandmedia.com, or call them at 206-286-0888.

 

Trails Unlimited

Trails Unlimited is an internal team within the USDA Forest Service called an Enterprise Unit. The objective of these units is to focus on more businesslike approaches to operating agencies within the Federal Government. Trails Unlimited, begun in 1999, integrates training, consultation and construction into a field level trail project that combines information transfer, education, and training, while completing a project in one package. Accomplishments include:

• Conducted 127 Trail Management training modules in Planning, Design, Layout, Construction, Trail Equipment Certification, Monitoring, Advanced Trail Management Techniques, Maintenance & Contracting.
• Constructed over 100 miles of new or reconstructed trail.
• Installed 15 trail bridges using new materials and designs.
• Developed new pieces of trail construction equipment.

Trails Unlimited: A USDA Forest Service Enterprise 105A Grand Ave., Monrovia, CA 91016 (626) 233-4309 - clockwood01@fs.fed.us - www.trailsunlimited.com

Voss Signs, LLC

A full line of stock signs and specializes in custom signs for various organizations and other natural resource professionals. Contact Voss Signs today at PO Box 553, Manlius, NY 13104, or by phone at 800-473-0698, or visit their website at www.vosssigns.com.