The award winners were recognized at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 2009 at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn House Office Building.
The members of the Coalition for Recreational Trails have selected the winners of the "Annual Achievement Awards" in recognition of outstanding use of Recreational Trails Program (RTP) funds.
The award winners were recognized at a special ceremony in Washington, D.C. on June 10, 2009 at the U.S. House of Representatives Rayburn House Office Building.
The trail projects and programs honored for 2009 are listed below by category of award. Click on the links to see details and photos of the projects:
2009 Outstanding State Recreational Trails Advisory Committee
Minnesota
The Minnesota Recreational Trail Users Association's (MRTUA) diversity instills thoughtful and high quality policy direction relating to the RTP.
2009 Outstanding State Trail Program
Oregon
Oregon provides multiple examples of creative and effective use of RTP funds.
2009 Maintenance and Rehabilitation
Kings Campground and Trailhead Project - California
Major rehabilitation of the Kings Campground and Trailhead.
2009 Construction and Design
Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail - Texas
The Sam Houston Multiple-Use Trail (SHMUT) boasts the only designated OHV trail system located on U.S. Forest Service (USFS) lands in Texas.
2009 Education and Communication
Giant's Stairs Trail Project - Maine
The new trail will provide sustainable access for the 10-15,000 people who visit Bailey Island each year to walk one of Maine's greatest sections of coastline.
2009 Multiple-Use Management and Corridor Sharing
Meduxnekeag River Bridge - Maine
New bridge makes for a safe and environmentally sound crossing.
2009 Accessibility Enhancement
Southwest Key Trail - Texas
Environmental Corps members construct an accessible trail in East Austin.
2009 Youth Conservation/Service Corps and Community Outreach
North Bend Lake Equestrian Trail - West Virginia
The majority of the trail has been built by volunteers and youth groups.
2009 Environment and Wildlife
Highbridge Park Project - New York
Bicycles are now allowed in Highbridge Park!