American Trails Membership

We believe in the power of trails to transform and connect communities. Join us and our mission by becoming an individual or organization member today.

All memberships and donations are tax-deductible. American Trails is a 501(c)3 (EIN 52-1591902).

Whether you’re an agency trail manager, crew member, professional trail builder, volunteer, or maker of gear used to hike or ride trails, you are a member of the trails community because you care about trails and know that more people with access to better trails make our world a better place.

By becoming an Individual Sustaining Member or Trails Champion Member, you can show your support for better trails and help bring more great places to hike, roll, and ride to your backyard.

Individual Sustaining Membership

Individual Sustaining: $100

Benefits: Complimentary stickers for the individual. Additional benefits include:

Access to archived webinar recordings
COMING SOON: Member-only webinars.
Free learning credits (AICP CM, LA CES, NRPA/other CEU/PDH equivalency petition) for all AT webinars and events.
A 10% discount on all online store merchandise purchases.
Access to pro deals on outdoor equipment.
A 10% discount on International Trails Summit registration.

Join/Renew Annual Individual Sustaining Membership

Monthly Giving Memberships

Monthly giving is an easy way to make a difference every day.

Recurring gifts of at least $10/month qualify you for Individual Sustaining Membership benefits.

Become a Monthly Donor

Trails Champion Memberships

(for individuals and organizations)

Trail Partner: $250

Benefits: Includes Individual Sustaining benefits for up to 2 staff. Additional benefits include:

Opportunity to present a webinar in our Advancing Trails Webinar Series (with access to attendee mailing list). (Complete your webinar topic submission form.)
Opportunity to offer learning credits (AICP CM, LA CES, NRPA/other CEU/PDH equivalency petition) at your event/training (virtually or in-person).

Trail Protector: $1,000

Benefits: Includes Trail Partner benefits for up to 3 staff. Additional benefits include:

A 15% discount on advertising.
Logo link in the footer of all webpages on the American Trails website.
Shoutout in Advancing Trails Webinar Series emails and webinar intro/closing slides.
Use of American Trails logo for your website and literature.

Trail Steward: $2,500

Benefits: Includes Trail Protector benefits for up to 5 staff. Additional benefits include:

A 10% discount on International Trails Summit exhibit space/sponsorships.
Free banner ad in one eNewsletter issue (Pathways Professional Development or Trail Tracks).
Free paid content article with promotion in one future eNewsletter.

Trail Ambassador: $5,000

Benefits: Includes Trail Steward benefits for up to 10 staff. Additional benefits include:

Invitation to join the American Trails Advisory Committee with two virtual meetings a year (keeping you informed of American Trails programs and for you to have the opportunity to share your vast experience and knowledge to help shape how we best serve the trails community in the future).
Opportunity to be an annual sponsor of one of the following with logo link on appropriate webpages and in email/social media promotions, as well as verbal recognition (where applicable):
Your $5k Trail Ambassador membership allows 5 small and under-resourced organizations to get free memberships.

Join/Renew Annual Trail Champion Membership

Custom Memberships:

Needing access to webinar recordings, learning credits, and/or discounted ITS registrations for more staff than listed above? Looking to maximize your visibility and impact? Let us build a custom membership package that aligns with your goals in brand visibility, community impact, and trail stewardship. Send us an email at trailhead@americantrails.org.

If you prefer to pay by check or purchase order, you may download a printable membership form.

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