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Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects for 2022 In its inaugural year, there were a total of 291 applications requesting over $3 million in project funding.

Funding Winning Trail Fund Projects for 2022 In its inaugural year, there were a total of 291 applications requesting over $3 million in project funding.

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users who believe their combined voices are the best way to strengthen trails for everyone.

April 2023 International Trails Summit The largest gathering of trail professionals, managers, and users who believe their combined voices are the best way to strengthen trails for everyone.

Advancing Trails Webinar Series National Recreation Trails Fundamentals of NRT

Advancing Trails Webinar Series National Recreation Trails Fundamentals of NRT

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Trail Tools: Striking Tools

There are a few options for striking tools that you may see out on a project. Some like the sledge hammer will be seen more, while others may only be pulled out for special projects.

Trail Tools: Striking Tools

There are a few options for striking tools that you may see out on a project. Some like the sledge hammer will be seen more, while others may only be pulled out for special projects.

Recreational Trails Program Highlight: Fulbright Spring Greenway

From Trash to Treasure. What used to be a landfill in Springfield, Missouri is finding new use.

Recreational Trails Program Highlight: Fulbright Spring Greenway

From Trash to Treasure. What used to be a landfill in Springfield, Missouri is finding new use.

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 Trail Fund grants. In our inaugural year, we funded a total of $50,424 directly to seven projects.

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

We are excited to announce the winners of our 2022 Trail Fund grants. In our inaugural year, we funded a total of $50,424 directly to seven projects.

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is Making a Difference Across America

Use this interactive map to find where, when, and how these funds are being used.

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is Making a Difference Across America

Use this interactive map to find where, when, and how these funds are being used.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Highlight: Chautauqua Bottoms in Jackson, Illinois

Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve created accessibility upgrades with RTP funds.

Recreational Trails Program (RTP) Highlight: Chautauqua Bottoms in Jackson, Illinois

Chautauqua Bottoms Nature Preserve created accessibility upgrades with RTP funds.

The Alabama Scenic River Trail Adds National Recreation Trail (NRT) Signs

The free NRT sign program offered by American Trails has added dozens of signs along the trail.

The Alabama Scenic River Trail Adds National Recreation Trail (NRT) Signs

The free NRT sign program offered by American Trails has added dozens of signs along the trail.

Hub for Information on Trail Users

Everything you need to know about trail counters, trail user surveys, and other information to better understand and engage your trail users.*

Hub for Information on Trail Users

Everything you need to know about trail counters, trail user surveys, and other information to better understand and engage your trail users.*

The Raccoon River Valley Trail

The Raccoon River Valley Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is a very well known and popular destination in Iowa and the Midwest.

The Raccoon River Valley Trail

The Raccoon River Valley Trail, a National Recreation Trail, is a very well known and popular destination in Iowa and the Midwest.

Impact of Trails Hub

Everything you need to know about the positive impact of trails on health, environment, economics, and more.

Impact of Trails Hub

Everything you need to know about the positive impact of trails on health, environment, economics, and more.

Trails Appropriations Request Submitted to Congress

Read the public witness testimony.

Trails Appropriations Request Submitted to Congress

Read the public witness testimony.

Chattahoochee River NRA Water Trail

A 48-mile water trail along the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. The water trail is contained within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NRA).

Chattahoochee River NRA Water Trail

A 48-mile water trail along the Chattahoochee River in Georgia. The water trail is contained within the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area (NRA).

Resources

Advocacy

The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA) is Making a Difference Across America

The Latest in Advocacy

Impact of Trails Hub

Trails Appropriations Request Submitted to Congress

Chattahoochee River NRA Water Trail

Funding

2022 Trail Fund Recipients Announced

The Latest in Funding

Owens Field Pump Track

2021 Recreational Trails Program Annual Report

National Forest System Trail Stewardship Partner Funding 2021 Projects Selected

Planning and Design

Universal Access Trails and Shared Use Paths

The Latest in Planning and Design

Trail Planning and Design Hub

The Trail Access Project Removes Barriers to the Outdoors

Shared-Use Trail Hub

All Planning and Design

Construction and Maintenance

Trail Tools: Striking Tools

The Latest in Construction and Maintenance

Choosing the Right Tools for Building Trails

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

Sensing the Trail

All Construction and Maintenance

Management

Hub for Information on Trail Users

The Latest in Management

10-Year Trail Shared Stewardship Challenge

The Trail Access Project Removes Barriers to the Outdoors

Shared-Use Trail Hub