published Sep 2013
by
American Trails Staff
On September 26th the U.S. Forest Service released the agency’s 2013 Accessibility Guidebook on Outdoor Recreation and Trails that updates the agency’s direction on providing recreational opportunities accessible to everyone.
published Feb 2020
by
American Trails Staff
The best answer that you will get for how wide a trail should be is “It depends.”
posted Aug 28, 2018
Read more details on important programs and trails training provided by National Trails Training Partnership supporters
published Dec 2011
by
American Trails Staff
Over 1,000 people involved in trails provided responses to a trails training survey that asked respondents to share their experience and ideas on effective types of training and delivery methods, as well as identifying important skills where training is needed.
posted Mar 27, 2018
Managed by the Bureau of Land Management, this 2.2-mile backcountry trail provides access to one of the most unique geological hikes in North America.
published Feb 2021
by
Amy Camp with Cycle Forward
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.
published Nov 2019
by
Taylor Goodrich with American Trails
Check out these five National Recreation Trails that are perfect for celebrating Thanksgiving!