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2023 ITS Conference Proceedings

National Park Service − Rivers, Trails and Conservation Assistance Program

Trails and Resilience: Review of the Role of Trails in Climate Resilience and Emergency Response

Affinity and Identity-Based Crews and Programs

Tools for Trails: Measuring and Surveying Tools

Trail Tools: Grubbing Tools

Trail Tools: Striking Tools

Hub for Information on Trail Users

Impact of Trails Hub

Trail Planning and Design Hub

Trail User Survey Library

SCA Leader Teams Handbook

Digging Into the Numbers Behind the Pandemic Trail Boom

The Future of the Outdoor Recreation Economy - Headwaters Economics

Ready, Set, Plan!?

Hike the Hill 2021 Priorities

Criteria for Trail Placement, Control Points, and Layout

NRPA Equity Action Plan

Earmarks are an Opportunity for Trail Funding

Trails Community Appropriations Recommendations for FFY 2022

Engaging Children in Nature through Trails

Six Unique Trail Funding Solutions

American Trails “Shovel-ready” Trail Project Survey

How COVID-19 is Affecting the Trails Community

Sustainable Trail Bridge Design

Why Trails?

Ten Examples That Show Trail Tourism Works

Planning Trails With Wildlife in Mind - Wildlife and Trails Primer

Monitoring Guidebook

North Country Trail Handbook

Youth Conservation Corps Reference Manual: A Coordinator’s Guide

National Park Service Active Transportation Guidebook

Elevating Outdoor Recreation Together

Four Simple Tasks to Do Prior to Trail Design

Building Better Asphalt Trails

FAQ: Is asphalt a good choice for a trail surface?

Optimizing Trail Grade: The Key to Creating Sought-After Trails

Sustainable Trails: Doing it Right the First Time

Prescribe-a-Trail Handbook

Trail Fundamentals and Trail Management Objectives

Piqua Ohio Placemaking Initiative

Trail Towns: Creating Memorable Destinations for Trail Users

USFS Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

Pennsylvania Trail Design & Development Principles

Cuyahoga Valley National Park - Sustainable Trail Guidelines

Outdoor Recreation: An Overlooked Economic Giant

Evidence of Many Varieties of Economic Benefits Linked to Trails

A Guide to Transportation Funding Programs for Service and Conservation Corps

The Art of Building Crushed Stone Trails

Trail Construction and Maintenance Notebook

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Construction and Maintenance Costs for Trails

Trail Planning, Design & Development Guidelines

Chain Saw and Crosscut Saw Training Course

Trail User Survey Workbook

Two Trail Design Books Cover "How to Think" and "How to Do It"

Choosing the Right Tools for Trail Work

Best Management Practices for Erosion Control During Trail Maintenance and Construction

A Handbook for Trail Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Using Partnerships and Cooperation to Get What You Need for Trails

Developing Sustainable Mountain Trail Corridors

Trail-Specific Recommended Resources

Improving Accessibility on Public Lands

Shared-Use Trail Hub

Trail Accessibility Hub

Rails With Trails: Best Practices and Lessons Learned

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Perceptions of Conflict Surrounding Future E-Bike Use on the Arizona Trail

Connecting Cleveland to Pittsburgh by Trail

Micromobility Devices on Multiuse Trails

San Jose Trail Network Toolkit Planning & Design

Guidelines for a Quality Trail Experience

Hiking is for all Abilities

Urban Nature for Human Health and Well-Being

Inclusionary Trail Planning Toolkit

Trail Signage Guidelines

eMTB Land Manager Handbook

Great Trails: Providing Quality OHV Trails and Experiences Guidebook (Nationwide)

Trail Use and Management of Electric Mountain Bikes: Land Manager Survey Results

An Economic Argument for Water Trails

Maintenance Practices and Costs of Rail-Trails

National Trail Surfaces Study

Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Guidelines; Outdoor Developed Areas

FAQ: What are the guidelines for constructing an ADA compliant remote access trail path in National Forests?

FAQ: What are the guidelines for constructing an ADA compliant remote access trail path in National Forests?

USFS Accessibility Guidebook for Outdoor Recreation and Trails

Nature Trail Development on Small Acreages

Wildlife Crossings

Equestrian Design Guidebook for Trails, Trailheads, and Campgrounds

Recreational Horse Trails in Rural and Wildland Areas: Design, Construction, and Maintenance

Park and Trail Accessibility Design Guidelines

Management Guidelines for Off-Highway Vehicle Recreation

Conflicts On Multiple-Use Trails

Design and Management for Backcountry Horse Trails

Trailbuilding Basics

Recommended Webinars

Trail Skills Project

How Trails Support Healthy Aging for All

Engaging, Enabling, and Motivating Families and Diverse Trails Users

Engage More People, Build New Partnerships, and Raise Awareness of Your Trail by Leveraging National Trails Day®

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Inviting the Community Back Into the Woods

This session endeavors to describe multiple projects that are currently bucking this trend- restoring natural systems, providing high quality recreation, and inviting communities back into the woods.

posted Feb 19, 2018

No More Horsing Around

This panel will pair land managers with horse riders for a discussion of how each can help the other in meeting their goals.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Creating the Trails That Users Want So You Don't Get the Trails You Don't Want

Case studies of what works, best practices and techniques of building the correct type of trails, and information regarding the creation and maintenance of sustainable trail systems.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Creating 21st Century Trail Networks

Building a regional trail network can't be built by just planners and trail advocates. How to engage people!

posted Feb 19, 2018

MEGA Events (2017)

A MEGA event is a trail build on steroids.

posted Feb 19, 2018

New Trails from Ancient Roads

How to turn old roads into modern trails.

posted Feb 19, 2018

How to Use the Forest Service Standard Trail Plans and Specifications

Standard Trail Plans and Specifications.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Re-Connecting Communities Through Trails

The Story of “The Pearl” of Puerto Rico

posted Feb 19, 2018

So You Want to Build a Bike Park?

Learn how to plan and develop a bike park in your community.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Trail Investments and Trail Management Made Easier with GIS

GIS tools are being used to make investment decisions on developing new trail systems and managing existing trail systems.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Writing a Better Story

by Jennifer Rigby with The Acorn Group, Inc.

Strategies for captivating your trail audience.

posted Feb 19, 2018

Ways and Means of Expanding Trail Funding

by Ken Bryan with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), Laura Cohen with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), Carl Knoch with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), Leeann Sinpatanasakul with Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC)

Public demand for trails of all types is outstripping current levels of funding.

Diversity American Trails supports and encourages respectful, equitable access to outdoor environments that are inviting, inclusive, and beneficial to all.
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