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Economics 1,300 Trail Projects Can Put Americans To Work Nearly 1,300 trail projects are waiting for infrastructure funding to help put Americans back to work and meet the burgeoning trail use numbers coming out of the pandemic.

Economics 1,300 Trail Projects Can Put Americans To Work Nearly 1,300 trail projects are waiting for infrastructure funding to help put Americans back to work and meet the burgeoning trail use numbers coming out of the pandemic.

News & Updates 2020 Annual Report American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report

News & Updates 2020 Annual Report American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Introduction to Trail Planning Part 1 of 3: Trail Planning, Design and Development, and Management

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Introduction to Trail Planning Part 1 of 3: Trail Planning, Design and Development, and Management

Latest Articles

Ready, Set, Plan!?

A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship volunteer, or public agency staff person interfacing with local partners, this guide is for you.

Ready, Set, Plan!?

A guide for anyone who wants to better understand trails planning, decision making, and trail project development. If you’re a trail enthusiast with big ideas, a trail advocate, a stewardship volunteer, or public agency staff person interfacing with local partners, this guide is for you.

Hike the Hill 2021 Priorities

This February and March, over 120 advocates virtually hiked the halls of Congress to call for action to protect and expand access for all to public lands and trails. These efforts, led by the Partnership for the National Trails System and American Hiking Society, developed a series of common messages and legislative priorities for the coming Federal fiscal year. We encourage all of our partners to download the Hike the Hill materials now to help build a common agenda for the entire trails community.

Hike the Hill 2021 Priorities

This February and March, over 120 advocates virtually hiked the halls of Congress to call for action to protect and expand access for all to public lands and trails. These efforts, led by the Partnership for the National Trails System and American Hiking Society, developed a series of common messages and legislative priorities for the coming Federal fiscal year. We encourage all of our partners to download the Hike the Hill materials now to help build a common agenda for the entire trails community.

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

The following criteria are used in order to determine suitable locations for new trails and trail reroutes within the Kremmling Field Office, Colorado

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

The following criteria are used in order to determine suitable locations for new trails and trail reroutes within the Kremmling Field Office, Colorado

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

The reemergence of earmarks in the infrastructure and appropriations process in Congress is creating huge opportunity for trail projects that are ready to go.

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

The reemergence of earmarks in the infrastructure and appropriations process in Congress is creating huge opportunity for trail projects that are ready to go.

2020 Annual Report

American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report.

2020 Annual Report

American Trails is pleased to present our 2020 Annual Report.

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Welch and Curtis Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Funding for Recreational Trails -- HR 1864

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Welch and Curtis Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Boost Funding for Recreational Trails -- HR 1864

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Funding available for trail maintenance efforts on USFS lands.

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Funding available for trail maintenance efforts on USFS lands.

Trail Etiquette - What to Do with Horse Poo

Lora Goerlich, American Trails contributor and equestrian expert, shares trail etiquette around horse manure.

Trail Etiquette - What to Do with Horse Poo

Lora Goerlich, American Trails contributor and equestrian expert, shares trail etiquette around horse manure.

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

These recommendations have been jointly developed for Hike the Hill regarding FFY 2022 asks and justifications for Federal agency budgets affecting trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

The National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program was created to train smart volunteer and professional sawyers across the nation.

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

The National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program was created to train smart volunteer and professional sawyers across the nation.

Resources

Advocacy

San Jose Trails by the Numbers

The Latest in Advocacy

Hike the Hill 2021 Priorities

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

Funding

Ready, Set, Plan!?

The Latest in Funding

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

HR 1864: RTP Full Funding Act Moves Forward

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

Planning and Design

Ready, Set, Plan!?

The Latest in Planning and Design

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

Smart Outdoor Inc. is Bringing Innovative Signs to Trails in New York and Beyond

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

Concrete Trails Keep You on the Right Path

Best Pants for Trail Work

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

San Jose Trails by the Numbers

The Latest in Management

FAQ: Graffiti on Trails

Solutions to Homelessness on Trails

Perceptions of Conflict Surrounding Future E-Bike Use on the Arizona Trail