published Sep 2010
Questions and Answers to help trail managers respond to recent Department of Justice rule on Wheelchairs and Other Power-Driven Mobility Devices (updated February 19, 2011)
published Jul 2014
Generally there are no difficulty ratings for OHV trails.
published Sep 2000
Are trails safe? How do they affect property values of adjacent residents?
published Oct 2020
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
In August of 2020 American Trails held a webinar called "Balancing Recreational Area Use with Homelessness and Vagrancy." This webinar discussed how the city of Modesto, California dealt with the challenge of homelessness and vagrancy in their parks and trails. These are some key takeaways from the webinar.
Oct 1, 2020
Learn how trail steward and trailbuilding programs have worked to make the public better informed, more responsible trails users while protecting the resource.
Oct 22, 2020
Learn from industry experts, advocates, and practitioners about how to collect and apply trail count data, and how to leverage that data in order to achieve meaningful, tangible changes in your community.
published Oct 2003
A summary of scientific studies that compare mountain biking to other forms of trail travel.
published Jul 2020
by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
Contributing author and equine trail expert Lora Goerlich shares her thoughts on why leash laws need to be taken seriously.
published Nov 2019
American Trails contributor Dianne Martin shares some tips on how to safely share trails with horses.
published Aug 2019
by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Let’s face it. Motorized, equestrian, biking, and hiking users do not always get along. When conflicts inevitably arise, what do we do, and how can we avoid it in the first place?
Mar 24, 2022
The Colorado Mountain Club’s Recreation Impact Monitoring System (RIMS) mobile app will allow trail users, volunteers, and staff to gather data on trails, signage, camping, visitor use, and more.
published May 2004
Does equestrian use have an impact on stream and lake water quality?
