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published Nov 1990

Trail Use Policies

A comprehensive document to guide use policies and regulations for a large suburban trail system south of the Bay Area.


published May 1987

Evaluation of the Burke-Gilman Trail's Effect on Property Values and Crime

This study looks at property values and crime rates adjacent to the rail-trail.


published Jan 1986

Anatomy of Backcountry Management Costs

by USDA Forest Service

A 1986 study from the USFS on backcountry management costs.


posted Mar 27, 2018

Francis Beidler Forest Four Holes Swamp Trail, South Carolina

The South Carolina Lowcountry's "real swamp" experience!


published Jul 1977

El Camino Real National Scenic Trail Study

by U.S. Department of the Interior

This study has been prepared and trail recommendations made to meet the requirements of Public Law 90-543. The 1969 El Camino Real Feasibility Study concluded that sufficient documentation of historic, scenic, natural, and cultural significance did exist to warrant further study. This study will present recommendations based on an evaluation of the field study findings.


published Sep 1966

Trails for America

by National Park Service

A 1966 study headed by Stuart Udall on the feasibility of a National Trails System


Jun 22, 2023

Developing a Program to Reduce Trail Conflicts

The webinar will describe the highly successful "Slow & Say Hello" trail safety and resource protection program. They will share what they have learned over 10 years, and what works and what doesn't in modifying behavior among different user groups.


Jun 15, 2023

National Recreation Trails: Designating Your Trail for NRT Status

Discover the benefits to designating your trail(s) as an NRT, the history of the National Recreation Trails (NRT) program, the process for trails to become NRTs, and more.


Aug 17, 2023

Creative Trails Programming Through Public-Private Partnerships

This webinar will discuss the Gwinnett Trails (Gwinnett County, Georgia) partnership with Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) Strong4Life wayfinding and activation strategy to encourage and inspire children to build resilience, manage stress, and cope with challenges.


Jun 8, 2023

Connecting Communities with Motorized Trails

This webinar will detail the journey of the SWOT Project to connect Wyoming communities with motorized trails.


Jul 13, 2023

Trail-Specific Insurance Town Hall

Join us for this unique Town Hall to discuss the opportunities that now exist for small and mid-size trail organizations to find affordable and appropriate trail-specific insurance.


Aug 24, 2023

Porous Flexible Pavement, Asphalt, or Porous Asphalt

This webinar will discuss the various types of materials used for paved, multi-use trails in the District of Columbia and lessons learned.