Featured providers of training and resources

Read more details on important programs and trails training provided by National Trails Training Partnership supporters

Organizations

 

Agencies

  • Bureau of Land Management sponsors the Partnership series in local communities, and classes at the National Training Center.
  • The Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center was established to "foster interagency excellence in wilderness stewardship" with courses and educational materials.
  • Federal Highway Administration provides funding for the Recreational Trails Program, research publications, programs for State Trail Administrators, and accessible trails.
  • Marshall University Park and Recreation Resources program of Huntington, WV, has developed and is teaching a series of off-highway vehicle courses via the internet.
  • U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service sponsors the Trail Management Process course and operates the National Conservation Training Center.
  • National Park Service provides a wide variety of resources through its Rivers & Trails Conservation Assistance and other programs.
  • Shawnee National Forest Volunteer Corps program offers the Master Trail Steward trails training course in partnership with Shawnee Community College.
  • Trails Unlimited provides Consulting, Construction and Maintenance services, as well as Training as a formal lecture/hands-on lab course or on-the-job during a planned project
  • The Missoula Technology and Development Center of the USDA Forest Service develops products and information for the public to improve trail construction and maintenance

Businesses

  • Chinook Associates LLC - Kim Frederick provides a wide variety of training for youth as well as professionals through webinars, state park agencies, and locally-sponsored workshops
  • Off Road Consulting and Driving Instruction - Teaching safe and smart trail riding on legal/designated trails. Preserving nature and the environment is a key component in our training classes. The trainer, Kyle Buchter, is a certified trainer for the International Four Wheel Drive Trainer's Association and a certified Master Tread Lightly trainer.
  • PENN TRAILS LLC provides specific curriculum, materials and instructors needed to teach understanding of contemporary natural-surface trail planning, technology, rehabilitation and conservation practices.
  • Professional Trailbuilders Association sponsors the annual Trailbuilders Conference and maintains a roster of experts in trail design and construction.
  • RecConnect: training and education presentations that are packed with the tools for success,; specializing in OHV trails.
  • Tony Boone Trails, LLC provides training for volunteers, staff and trail builders, as well as training and certification on Sutter and SWECO Trail Dozer and other types of trail building equipment.
  • Trail Design Specialists (Mike Riter) offer design, construction, maintenance and crew leader courses
  • TrailsGuy, LLC - John Favro teaches sustainable trail planning, construction and maintenance for agencies and other local sponsors

States and statewide groups

Published August 2018