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Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects 2023 Legacy Trails Program winners announced!

Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects 2023 Legacy Trails Program winners announced!

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users.

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Community Connecting Communities with Motorized Trails

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Community Connecting Communities with Motorized Trails

Latest Articles

Trails Capacity Program 2022/23 Impact Report

As of March 2023, American Trails has funded 14 projects through the Trails Capacity Program.

Trails Capacity Program 2022/23 Impact Report

As of March 2023, American Trails has funded 14 projects through the Trails Capacity Program.

World’s Most Comprehensive Mountain Bike Trail Development Resource Made Possible by Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Funds

Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process,” a 242-page “how to” manual covers modern trail development from trail types, to landscape analysis and design, to environmental and construction considerations, cost implications and more.

World’s Most Comprehensive Mountain Bike Trail Development Resource Made Possible by Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Funds

Mountain Bike Trail Development: Guidelines for Successfully Managing the Process,” a 242-page “how to” manual covers modern trail development from trail types, to landscape analysis and design, to environmental and construction considerations, cost implications and more.

2023 ITS Conference Proceedings

American Trails (AT) and the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) hosted the International Trails Summit (a collaborative effort of the 25th International Trails Symposium and Training Institute and the Sustainable Trails Conference) in Reno, Nevada during the week of April 17, 2023.

2023 ITS Conference Proceedings

American Trails (AT) and the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA) hosted the International Trails Summit (a collaborative effort of the 25th International Trails Symposium and Training Institute and the Sustainable Trails Conference) in Reno, Nevada during the week of April 17, 2023.

2023 Legacy Trails Program Grant Awardee Portal

Below you will find documents that may be useful as you prepare your invoices.

2023 Legacy Trails Program Grant Awardee Portal

Below you will find documents that may be useful as you prepare your invoices.

Paseo del Morro

The trail follows the west section of the Spanish colonial defensive systems of Old San Juan from the San Juan Gate to Fort El Morro.

Paseo del Morro

The trail follows the west section of the Spanish colonial defensive systems of Old San Juan from the San Juan Gate to Fort El Morro.

2023 Advancing Trails Awards Announced

The Advancing Trails Awards Program recognizes the tremendous contributions of volunteers, professionals, and other leaders who are working to create an effective system of trails across the globe.

2023 Advancing Trails Awards Announced

The Advancing Trails Awards Program recognizes the tremendous contributions of volunteers, professionals, and other leaders who are working to create an effective system of trails across the globe.

Trail Tracks Newsletter - April 2023

The electronic newsletter from American Trails provides updates on legislation, funding, new resources, events, and people and trails in the news.

Trail Tracks Newsletter - April 2023

The electronic newsletter from American Trails provides updates on legislation, funding, new resources, events, and people and trails in the news.

Trails and Resilience: Review of the Role of Trails in Climate Resilience and Emergency Response

Trails are often overlooked as elements of essential infrastructure for a resilient transportation system.1 In emergencies where other transportation facilities are shut down or inaccessible, people may use trails to get where they need to go.

Trails and Resilience: Review of the Role of Trails in Climate Resilience and Emergency Response

Trails are often overlooked as elements of essential infrastructure for a resilient transportation system.1 In emergencies where other transportation facilities are shut down or inaccessible, people may use trails to get where they need to go.

Building a Permeable, Low Maintenance Recreational Trail Along a Shoreline

In 2009, the city of The Colony planned to build a recreational trail (10 foot-wide, 3.5 mile pathway) that would run along the lake’s shoreline, contouring to its natural shape and providing residents with a picturesque route for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling. The city selected the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System due to its flexibility to conform to curves, surface permeability, and low maintenance design.

Building a Permeable, Low Maintenance Recreational Trail Along a Shoreline

In 2009, the city of The Colony planned to build a recreational trail (10 foot-wide, 3.5 mile pathway) that would run along the lake’s shoreline, contouring to its natural shape and providing residents with a picturesque route for outdoor activities such as walking, jogging, and cycling. The city selected the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilization System due to its flexibility to conform to curves, surface permeability, and low maintenance design.

American Trails Announces $500K Fundraising Goal for the Trails Capacity Program

The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails is funded by sustaining corporate sponsors and individuals. We are excited about our fundraising goals, and looking forward to opening the program later this year as funding is secured.

American Trails Announces $500K Fundraising Goal for the Trails Capacity Program

The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails is funded by sustaining corporate sponsors and individuals. We are excited about our fundraising goals, and looking forward to opening the program later this year as funding is secured.

Top 10 Requests for Trails and Outdoor Recreation Master Plans

Tony Boone and Jon Altschuld are both Board Members of the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA), and both will be presenting at the 2023 American Trails/PTBA International Trails Summit. Their companies, Tony Boone Trails, and Chinook Landscape Architecture are Sierra-level sponsors for the conference.

Top 10 Requests for Trails and Outdoor Recreation Master Plans

Tony Boone and Jon Altschuld are both Board Members of the Professional TrailBuilders Association (PTBA), and both will be presenting at the 2023 American Trails/PTBA International Trails Summit. Their companies, Tony Boone Trails, and Chinook Landscape Architecture are Sierra-level sponsors for the conference.

Resources

Advocacy

National Park Service − Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program

The Latest in Advocacy

2022 CDT Small Business Survey

Public Lands and the Continental Divide Trail Study

Improving Accessibility on Public Lands

Funding

Biden-Harris Administration to Help Rural Communities Grow Outdoor Recreation Economy

The Latest in Funding

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

Owens Field Pump Track, South Carolina

2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

Planning and Design

World’s Most Comprehensive Mountain Bike Trail Development Resource Made Possible by Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Funds

The Latest in Planning and Design

Equitable Access to Trails Discussed at 2023 International Trails Summit

Top 10 Requests for Trails and Outdoor Recreation Master Plans

Trail Design & Maintenance

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

World’s Most Comprehensive Mountain Bike Trail Development Resource Made Possible by Minnesota Clean Water, Land and Legacy Funds

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Building a Permeable, Low Maintenance Recreational Trail Along a Shoreline

The Beautiful is the Fitting

Tools for Trails: Measuring and Surveying Tools

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

A Call for Expanding Trails Research

The Latest in Management

TRAILS SAFE PASSING PLAN: STOP, SPEAK, and STAND BACK

Assessing the Condition and Sustainability of the Trail System at Tallgrass Prairie National Preserve

Hub for Information on Trail Users