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Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects for 2022 In its inaugural year, there were a total of 291 applications requesting over $3 million in project funding.

Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects for 2022 In its inaugural year, there were a total of 291 applications requesting over $3 million in project funding.

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users who believe their combined voices are the best way to strengthen trails for everyone.

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users who believe their combined voices are the best way to strengthen trails for everyone.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Community How to Create and Cultivate a Trail Alliance for Success

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Community How to Create and Cultivate a Trail Alliance for Success

Latest Articles

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

This research assessed the condition and sustainability of the trail system at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, a National Park Service unit that partners with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the management of this unit.

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

This research assessed the condition and sustainability of the trail system at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve, a National Park Service unit that partners with The Nature Conservancy (TNC) in the management of this unit.

Recreational Trails Program Highlight: Tonto Recreation Alliance's (TRĀL) Adopt-a-trail Program

TRĀL’s mission is to recruit, train, and coordinate a volunteer workforce to help the Tonto National Forest manage OHV recreation in the forest.

Recreational Trails Program Highlight: Tonto Recreation Alliance's (TRĀL) Adopt-a-trail Program

TRĀL’s mission is to recruit, train, and coordinate a volunteer workforce to help the Tonto National Forest manage OHV recreation in the forest.

Window Cliffs Trail, Tennessee

The Window Cliffs Trail traverses through the Cane Creek Gorge to reach some of the most unique rock formations in Tennessee.

Window Cliffs Trail, Tennessee

The Window Cliffs Trail traverses through the Cane Creek Gorge to reach some of the most unique rock formations in Tennessee.

Improving Accessibility on Public Lands

Recommendations from American Trails

Improving Accessibility on Public Lands

Recommendations from American Trails

Trail Tools: Striking Tools

There are a few options for striking tools that you may see out on a project. Some like the sledge hammer will be seen more, while others may only be pulled out for special projects.

Trail Tools: Striking Tools

There are a few options for striking tools that you may see out on a project. Some like the sledge hammer will be seen more, while others may only be pulled out for special projects.

Recreational Trails Program Highlight: Fulbright Spring Greenway, Missouri

From Trash to Treasure. What used to be a landfill in Springfield, Missouri is finding new use.

Recreational Trails Program Highlight: Fulbright Spring Greenway, Missouri

From Trash to Treasure. What used to be a landfill in Springfield, Missouri is finding new use.

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 Trail Fund grants. In our inaugural year, we funded a total of $50,424 directly to seven projects.

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 Trail Fund grants. In our inaugural year, we funded a total of $50,424 directly to seven projects.

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is Making a Difference Across America

Use this interactive map to find where, when, and how these funds are being used.

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is Making a Difference Across America

Use this interactive map to find where, when, and how these funds are being used.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Highlight: Chautauqua Bottoms in Jackson, Illinois

Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve created accessibility upgrades with RTP funds.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Highlight: Chautauqua Bottoms in Jackson, Illinois

Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve created accessibility upgrades with RTP funds.

The Alabama Scenic River Trail Adds National Recreation Trail (NRT) Signs

The free NRT sign program offered by American Trails has added dozens of signs along the trail.

The Alabama Scenic River Trail Adds National Recreation Trail (NRT) Signs

The free NRT sign program offered by American Trails has added dozens of signs along the trail.

Hub for Information on Trail Users

Everything you need to know about trail counters, trail user surveys, and other information to better understand and engage your trail users.*

Hub for Information on Trail Users

Everything you need to know about trail counters, trail user surveys, and other information to better understand and engage your trail users.*

Resources

Advocacy

Improving Accessibility on Public Lands

The Latest in Advocacy

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

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is Making a Difference Across America

Impact of Trails Hub

Funding

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

The Latest in Funding

Owens Field Pump Track, South Carolina

2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

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

Trail Design & Maintenance

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Trail Tools: Striking Tools

Choosing the Right Tools for Building Trails

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

A Call for Expanding Trails Research

The Latest in Management

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

Hub for Information on Trail Users

10-Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge