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Economics 2021 “Shovel-ready” Trail Projects Survey This survey aims quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.

Economics 2021 “Shovel-ready” Trail Projects Survey This survey aims quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.

COVID-19 Design for Understanding Protecting Trail Users in the Time of Covid-19

COVID-19 Design for Understanding Protecting Trail Users in the Time of Covid-19

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Journeys North A Thru-Hike of the Pacific Crest Trail

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Journeys North A Thru-Hike of the Pacific Crest Trail

Latest Articles

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

Westchester County New York and Friends of Westchester County Parks, in collaboration with Westchester County Parks, announce collaboration with Smart Outdoor to enhance 34.6-mile running trail.

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

Westchester County New York and Friends of Westchester County Parks, in collaboration with Westchester County Parks, announce collaboration with Smart Outdoor to enhance 34.6-mile running trail.

Important Updates Regarding the International Trails Symposium

American Trails will now be hosting the International Trails Symposium in February of 2022. By moving to this later date we are able to maintain an in-person symposium for those who can travel to Reno.

Important Updates Regarding the International Trails Symposium

American Trails will now be hosting the International Trails Symposium in February of 2022. By moving to this later date we are able to maintain an in-person symposium for those who can travel to Reno.

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

This survey aims to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

This survey aims to quantify the capacity of the trails community to build, maintain, and develop trails now, and to provide input to GAOA and LWCF funding.

Five Iconic Trails Under 50 Miles

A trail need not be over 100 miles in length to become a travel destination. Plenty of people desire shorter trail experiences and are willing to design a trip around them just the same.

Five Iconic Trails Under 50 Miles

A trail need not be over 100 miles in length to become a travel destination. Plenty of people desire shorter trail experiences and are willing to design a trip around them just the same.

2020 NRT Photo Contest Winners Announced

The results are in! Here are our picks from the 230 photos submitted for the 2020 photo contest.

2020 NRT Photo Contest Winners Announced

The results are in! Here are our picks from the 230 photos submitted for the 2020 photo contest.

Book Review of Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail

Jim Schmid shares his review of this recently released book. In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada.

Book Review of Journeys North: The Pacific Crest Trail

Jim Schmid shares his review of this recently released book. In Journeys North, legendary trail angel, thru hiker, and former PCTA board member Barney Scout Mann spins a compelling tale of six hikers on the Pacific Crest Trail in 2007 as they walk from Mexico to Canada.

Conflicts On Multiple-Use Trails

This synthesis is intended to establish a baseline of the current state of knowledge and practice and to serve as a guide for trail managers and researchers.

Conflicts On Multiple-Use Trails

This synthesis is intended to establish a baseline of the current state of knowledge and practice and to serve as a guide for trail managers and researchers.

Texas Recently Got Their First National Water Trail

The newly designated Trinity River Paddling Trail is the first National Water Trail in Texas!

Texas Recently Got Their First National Water Trail

The newly designated Trinity River Paddling Trail is the first National Water Trail in Texas!

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

Defining a trail corridor in law, policy, and planning.

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

Defining a trail corridor in law, policy, and planning.

Design for Understanding: Protecting Trail Users in the Time of Covid-19

Don Meeker, president of Terrabilt, reflects on trails as a critical sanctuary during COVID-19, and provides guidance on signage to keep everyone on trails safe. Terrabilt will also provide the production artwork for their COVID-19 trail sign for free.

Design for Understanding: Protecting Trail Users in the Time of Covid-19

Don Meeker, president of Terrabilt, reflects on trails as a critical sanctuary during COVID-19, and provides guidance on signage to keep everyone on trails safe. Terrabilt will also provide the production artwork for their COVID-19 trail sign for free.

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

Spending time on trails not only helps a child's mental and physical development, it can also help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

Spending time on trails not only helps a child's mental and physical development, it can also help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.

Resources

Advocacy

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

The Latest in Advocacy

Five Iconic Trails Under 50 Miles

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

Identification of Effective Programs to Improve Access to and Use of Trails among Youth from Under-Resourced Communities

Funding

Submit Your Project to the Trails Move People Survey

The Latest in Funding

2020 Annual CRT Achievement Awards

Six Unique Trail Funding Solutions

Interview with Greg Harris of the Missouri Rock Island Trail

Planning and Design

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

The Latest in Planning and Design

FAQ: What is the definition of a trail?

Design for Understanding: Protecting Trail Users in the Time of Covid-19

PedNet is Making a Difference on the Ground in Missouri

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Concrete Trails Keep You on the Right Path

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Best Pants for Trail Work

Proper Signage Makes a Trail Come Alive

How Permeable Pavers Make a Difference

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

FAQ: Graffiti on Trails

The Latest in Management

Solutions to Homelessness on Trails

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

Equestrian Etiquette - Protecting Trees and Park Structures