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Funding Launch of the Trail Fund The Ford Motor Company will make a $50,000 donation to American Trails via the Bronco Wild Fund to support on-the-ground trail projects across America.

Funding Launch of the Trail Fund The Ford Motor Company will make a $50,000 donation to American Trails via the Bronco Wild Fund to support on-the-ground trail projects across America.

Training Regional Trails Training Program Workshops that focus on stewardship skills and program development for trail organizations.

Training Regional Trails Training Program Workshops that focus on stewardship skills and program development for trail organizations.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Mechanized Trailbuilding A primer on mechanized trailbuilding equipment.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series Mechanized Trailbuilding A primer on mechanized trailbuilding equipment.

Latest Articles

2021 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Award Winners

Watch the Virtual 2021 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards!

2021 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Award Winners

Watch the Virtual 2021 Tom Petri Annual Achievement Awards!

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for an outdoor enthusiast (including yourself)? Check out our guide for amazing gifts in every price range and for every kind of trail lover.

2021 Holiday Gift Guide for Outdoor Lovers

Looking for the perfect gift for an outdoor enthusiast (including yourself)? Check out our guide for amazing gifts in every price range and for every kind of trail lover.

Wintergreen Gorge Trail Project

The Wintergreen Gorge Trail in Erie, Pennsylvania used Recreational Trails Program funds for improvements including accessible parking, improved signage, and improved trail infrastructure.

Wintergreen Gorge Trail Project

The Wintergreen Gorge Trail in Erie, Pennsylvania used Recreational Trails Program funds for improvements including accessible parking, improved signage, and improved trail infrastructure.

Trail Accessibility Hub

Everything you need to know about planning, building, and maintaining accessible trails.

Trail Accessibility Hub

Everything you need to know about planning, building, and maintaining accessible trails.

2021 American Trails Costume Contest Results!

Every year we ask you to get outside in your costume and send us photos! This year we had some fantastic entries from several different trail user types.

2021 American Trails Costume Contest Results!

Every year we ask you to get outside in your costume and send us photos! This year we had some fantastic entries from several different trail user types.

The Trail Fund Announces a $50,000 Collaboration with the Ford Motor Company

The Ford Motor Company will make a donation to American Trails via the Bronco Wild Fund to support on-the-ground trail projects across America.

The Trail Fund Announces a $50,000 Collaboration with the Ford Motor Company

The Ford Motor Company will make a donation to American Trails via the Bronco Wild Fund to support on-the-ground trail projects across America.

Ohio's Storybook Trails Offer a Literary Trail Experience

These unique trails, partially funded by Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants, promote the importance of literacy, a healthy lifestyle, and connecting with nature.

Ohio's Storybook Trails Offer a Literary Trail Experience

These unique trails, partially funded by Recreational Trails Program (RTP) grants, promote the importance of literacy, a healthy lifestyle, and connecting with nature.

Trail User Survey Library

These Trail User Survey examples show how trails across the country are listening to their trail users to gather data for funding, maintenance, events, and more.

Trail User Survey Library

These Trail User Survey examples show how trails across the country are listening to their trail users to gather data for funding, maintenance, events, and more.

The American Trails 2021 Costume Contest is Now Open!

It's time to show off your costume outdoors and enter the 4th annual American Trails Costume Contest! Enter by November 1st!

The American Trails 2021 Costume Contest is Now Open!

It's time to show off your costume outdoors and enter the 4th annual American Trails Costume Contest! Enter by November 1st!

Sun Corridor Trail Alliance Action Plan

The SCTA Action Plan serves as a checklist of guiding tasks for the new organization as it continues to move the Sun Corridor Trail forward.

Sun Corridor Trail Alliance Action Plan

The SCTA Action Plan serves as a checklist of guiding tasks for the new organization as it continues to move the Sun Corridor Trail forward.

Launching a Successful Civilian Climate Corps

This paper outlines ways to achieve two key goals: First, to create career paths for young people; and secondly, to improve the U.S.’ ability to counter, and adapt to climate change, especially in communities that have suffered from environmental injustices.

Launching a Successful Civilian Climate Corps

This paper outlines ways to achieve two key goals: First, to create career paths for young people; and secondly, to improve the U.S.’ ability to counter, and adapt to climate change, especially in communities that have suffered from environmental injustices.

Resources

Advocacy

RTP - Workforce Development, Equity, and Climate Resiliency

The Latest in Advocacy

National River Cleanup® Organizers Handbook

The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics

Three Hidden Health Benefits of Hiking, 2021 Edition Guide

Funding

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

The Latest in Funding

Federal Funding FAQ’s

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

Planning and Design

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

The Latest in Planning and Design

Signage Solutions for Every Trail System

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Sensing the Trail

Trail Stewardship Partner Funding Available

National Crosscut and Chainsaw Program

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

Trail User Survey Library

The Latest in Management

Digging Into the Numbers Behind the Pandemic Trail Boom

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

FAQ: Apps for Trail Management and Volunteers