posted Jun 2, 2022
Our inaugural year brought 291 project proposals totaling over $3.2 million. Seven great projects were able to be funded.
posted Feb 2, 2023
We are excited to announce the winners of our 2023 Legacy Trail Program grants. In the first year of this program, we funded a total of $1.35 million to 33 organizations.
posted Apr 3, 2023
Below you will find documents that may be useful as you prepare your invoices.
posted Mar 14, 2023
The Trails Capacity Program administered by American Trails receives $75K in 2022 end-of-year funding for trail stewardship from Bronco Wild Fund.
posted May 3, 2024
American Trails is excited to award funding to seven more trails projects in our Trails Capacity Program.
published Apr 2023
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.
posted Oct 2, 2023
Interested in Applying for Funding from The Legacy Trails Grant Program?
posted Dec 3, 2023
The Trails Capacity Program is administered by American Trails, and funds trail maintenance, research, and stewardship training across the country, serving all types of trail users.
posted May 23, 2023
Eight volunteers including an American Hiking Society Crew Leader will join Forest Service staff to repair the Backpacker and Lakeshore Trails in Wayne National Forest to maximize recreation access next to a brand-new campground! On this project, trail work will consist of tread repair, drainage, and pruning of the Backpacker trail and Lakeshore trail.
posted May 24, 2023
While improving access for users, the proposed work on BSTS will also improve conditions for local wetlands and habitats. Tread work, drainage, and crossings, will all work to reduce the erosion and water contamination that comes from overburdened trails. Similarly, rerouting trails will make them more sustainable while reducing the impact on wetlands and streams. Reducing access by unauthorized motorized vehicles will also reduce erosion, contamination of waterways, and the impact on sensitive habitats. Lastly, USFS Aquatics staff have identified the water crossing hardening as a way to improve habitat for the Columbia Spotted Frog.
