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Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects 2023 Legacy Trails Program winners announced!

Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects 2023 Legacy Trails Program winners announced!

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users.

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Conservation Activating the Trail Community in Conservation Issues

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Conservation Activating the Trail Community in Conservation Issues

Latest Articles

2023 Trail Capacity Program Awardees Announced

The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails receives $75K in 2022 end of year funding for trail stewardship from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund.

2023 Trail Capacity Program Awardees Announced

The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails receives $75K in 2022 end of year funding for trail stewardship from the Ford Bronco Wild Fund.

Celebrating Women Who Care for Trails

Cathy Corlett, American Trails Director of Strategic Communications, joined Trailkeepers of Oregon's women-only trail work party to find out more about the work being done and the women who opt to spend their Sunday working on the trail, even when the weather conditions are less than ideal.

Celebrating Women Who Care for Trails

Cathy Corlett, American Trails Director of Strategic Communications, joined Trailkeepers of Oregon's women-only trail work party to find out more about the work being done and the women who opt to spend their Sunday working on the trail, even when the weather conditions are less than ideal.

Celebrating Women Who Care for Trails

Cathy Corlett, American Trails Director of Strategic Communications, joined Trailkeepers of Oregon's women-only trail work party to find out more about the work being done and the women who opt to spend their Sunday working on the trail, even when the weather conditions are less than ideal.

Celebrating Women Who Care for Trails

Cathy Corlett, American Trails Director of Strategic Communications, joined Trailkeepers of Oregon's women-only trail work party to find out more about the work being done and the women who opt to spend their Sunday working on the trail, even when the weather conditions are less than ideal.

The Beautiful is the Fitting

An insightful story about Tony Cacela, former NAVY SEAL, founder of Camelot Tools LLC, and creator of the versatile SITEMASTER tool.

The Beautiful is the Fitting

An insightful story about Tony Cacela, former NAVY SEAL, founder of Camelot Tools LLC, and creator of the versatile SITEMASTER tool.

Grandma Gatewood Memorial Hiking Trail, Ohio

Named after Ohio native Emma "Grandma" Rowena Caldwell Gatewood. The first woman to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail.

Grandma Gatewood Memorial Hiking Trail, Ohio

Named after Ohio native Emma "Grandma" Rowena Caldwell Gatewood. The first woman to solo-hike the Appalachian Trail.

County of Los Angeles Trails Manual

The purpose of this Trails Manual is to provide an accessible resource that can be used for trail planning, design, construction, and maintenance within the County of Los Angeles

County of Los Angeles Trails Manual

The purpose of this Trails Manual is to provide an accessible resource that can be used for trail planning, design, construction, and maintenance within the County of Los Angeles

Market Research: Equity of Access to Trails

This study has been conducted in response to the imperative offered by the JEDI Task Force.

Market Research: Equity of Access to Trails

This study has been conducted in response to the imperative offered by the JEDI Task Force.

Affinity and Identity-Based Crews and Programs

The purpose of this guide is to highlight the work of service and conservation Corps who develop and manage identity-based programs and crews, discuss the intention and purpose of these crews, why they are important, and how they have been transformational experiences for Corpsmembers and partners.

Affinity and Identity-Based Crews and Programs

The purpose of this guide is to highlight the work of service and conservation Corps who develop and manage identity-based programs and crews, discuss the intention and purpose of these crews, why they are important, and how they have been transformational experiences for Corpsmembers and partners.

Black History Trail, Washington D.C.

The Washington D.C. Black History NRT was originally created as an Eagle Scout project.

Black History Trail, Washington D.C.

The Washington D.C. Black History NRT was originally created as an Eagle Scout project.

Columbus, Georgia Black Heritage Trail

The Black Heritage Trail is a National Recreation Trail (NRT) that embodies the contributions of African Americans from Columbus.

Columbus, Georgia Black Heritage Trail

The Black Heritage Trail is a National Recreation Trail (NRT) that embodies the contributions of African Americans from Columbus.

2023 Legacy Trail Program Awardees Announced

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2023 Legacy Trail Program grants. In the first year of this program, we funded a total of $1.35 million to 33 organizations.

2023 Legacy Trail Program Awardees Announced

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2023 Legacy Trail Program grants. In the first year of this program, we funded a total of $1.35 million to 33 organizations.

Resources

Advocacy

National Park Service − Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program

The Latest in Advocacy

2022 CDT Small Business Survey

Public Lands and the Continental Divide Trail Study

Improving Accessibility on Public Lands

Funding

Biden-Harris Administration to Help Rural Communities Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy

The Latest in Funding

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

Owens Field Pump Track, South Carolina

2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

Planning and Design

Trail Design & Maintenance

The Latest in Planning and Design

American Trails Webinar - The Science of Sustainable Trail Design and Management

Universal Access Trails and Shared Use Paths

Trail Planning and Design Hub

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

The Beautiful is the Fitting

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Tools for Trails: Measuring and Surveying Tools

GEOWEB® Geocells Repairs Storm-Damaged Recreational Trails Along Maine’s Coastline

Trail Tools: Grubbing Tools

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

A Call for Expanding Trails Research

The Latest in Management

TRAILS SAFE PASSING PLAN: STOP, SPEAK, and STAND BACK

Assessing the Condition and Sustainability of the Trail System at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Hub for Information on Trail Users