Membership

Memberships for individuals and organizations, including nonprofits with access to archived webinars, learning credits, and more.

 

Why Membership Matters

Being an American Trails member means joining a vibrant community of trail lovers, builders, and protectors working together to keep trails open, safe, and thriving.

Your membership fuels education, training, and advocacy that impact trails nationwide. It keeps our free webinars accessible to over 124,000+ trail enthusiasts, powers the Trail Fund that restores and maintains miles of pathways, and supports programs that develop the next generation of trail leaders.

American Trails is the only organization that supports the entire trail industry—motorized and nonmotorized alike—because every trail, and every visitor, matters.

 

What You Gain as a Member

As an American Trails member, you are part of a national network working to make trails better for everyone. You’ll enjoy benefits that inform, inspire, and connect you:

  • Access to free educational resources and archived webinars
  • Discounts on events, products, and learning opportunities
  • Opportunities to contribute ideas and shape the future of trails

Your benefits as a member:
You’ll have access to exclusive members-only content, receive recognition for your support, and gain the ability to participate in initiatives that shape the future of trail development and stewardship.

Custom rates available on request, depending on the need of the individual or organization. Contact us

Every Mile Matters: Members Build the Future of Trails

 

Individual Membership Levels

Individual Sustaining Membership – $100
 Includes:

  • Use of the AT Member logo on your website or email signature
  • AT sticker pack and “Happy Trails” coaster
  • Access to archived webinar recordings
  • Free learning credits for all webinars in the Advancing Trails Webinar Series (AICP CM, LA CES, NRPA CEU, and other CEU/PDH equivalents)
  • 10% discount on all AT online store purchases
  • Access to pro deals on outdoor equipment
  • 10% discount on International Trails Summit registration
  • Discounted rates of $25 and $40 available on request. Contact Us!

Monthly Giving Memberships
Recurring gifts of $10/month or more qualify you for the same benefits as an Individual Sustaining Member.

Join as an Individual

 

Organizational Membership Levels

Trail Partner – $250
 Includes:

  • Webinar archive access and free learning credits for up to 3 staff
  • Opportunity to present a webinar in the Advancing Trails Webinar Series (includes access to attendee mailing list)
  • Ability to offer learning credits at your own event/training (AICP CM, LA CES, CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition)
  • Permission to display the AT logo on your organization’s website

Trail Champion – $1,000

 Includes all Trail Partner benefits for up to 10 staff, plus:

Join as an Organization

Join today and be part of the movement that keeps trails open for everyone.

A sample of the webinars you'll gain access to as a member:

webinar: Beyond the Banks: Leveraging Levees for Trails, Recreation, and Resilience

This webinar explores how levees can serve a dual role as flood protection infrastructure and recreational trails.

webinar: Pressure Treated Wood for Trail Structures

This webinar will discuss the proper understanding of treated wood and construction details.

webinar: Designing Events that Engage Your Community in 2026

Explore the ins and outs of planning events that engage, inspire, and activate your community.

webinar: Center Pier Wilderness Bridge Construction

Successful plans and construction tools used to construct multiple span bridges (20 - 60' in length) with center piers in the backcountry with the intention to inspire groups that they DO have the skills in house to construct these structures without significant costs.

webinar: Community Crafted, Eco-Engineered Trail System: India’s First Women-Led Trail System

This presentation chronicles the pioneering ecological restoration of Taloja Hill through the creation of India’s first community-crafted, eco-engineered trail system led entirely by women.

webinar: Volunteer Trail Builders

This webinar will dive into what really works on the ground to cultivate a thriving volunteer culture, one that fuels trail stewardship and strengthens community connections.

View the entire webinar archive

More ways to support our work

Sponsorship

Sponsor our webinar series, include your banner in our eNewsletters, get a premium business directory listing, social media takeovers, and more!

Training Partnership Agreements

For agencies, states, and organizations who have more staff and partners to support and provide access to archived webinars, learning credits, and more.

Donations

One time and recurring donations to help support our many programs!

Trail Champion Members