posted Nov 9, 2021
Everything you need to know about planning, building, and maintaining accessible trails.
posted Sep 10, 2023
Getting outside can help you learn, and trails play a critical role in accessing natural places and learning to love them.
posted Aug 23, 2023
What would it take for all Americans to be able to go out their front doors and within fifteen minutes be on trails that wind through their cities, towns or villages and bring them back without retracing steps?
posted Feb 21, 2023
This study has been conducted in response to the imperative offered by the JEDI Task Force.
posted Feb 14, 2023
by Continental Divide Trail Coalition
The primary goal of this study was to understand who uses the Continental Divide Trail (CDT), how they use it, their preferences, and the economic impact of the CDT in the region. Additional data were also collected regarding protecting public lands and using the Continental Divide Trail in Colorado.
posted Feb 8, 2023
The purpose of this guide is to highlight the work of service and conservation Corps who develop and manage identity-based programs and crews, discuss the intention and purpose of these crews, why they are important, and how they have been transformational experiences for Corpsmembers and partners.
posted Jan 25, 2023
by Lora Goerlich with Equestrian Trails and Facilities Consultant LLC
Mud season, Mother Nature’s torment to those who seek solace in nature.
posted Jan 9, 2023
by Jim Schmid
This book covers the political, cultural, transportation, design, and land-use issues that have shaped the rail-trail movement.
posted Aug 17, 2022
by Pacific Crest Trail Association
For students with moderate to extensive trail building experience who want to lead trail crews and work parties. Not a construction techniques class; this is about effective leadership. Students will have classroom and field work in the following topics: work day responsibilities, risk assessment and safety, tool safety and tool talk, leadership and team building, practical experience leading volunteers.
posted Jul 15, 2022
by Jeffrey Marion with U.S. Geological Survey
Trails research can help support trail management decision-making and funding by providing objective, quantitative information describing trail users, their numbers and demographics, preferences, and economic expenditures.
posted Jul 15, 2022
This research investigates the influence of layout and design on the severity of trail degradation.
posted Jul 15, 2022
The Appalachian National Scenic Trail (A.T.) is a unique internationally recognized protected natural area encompassing more than 250,000 acres and a 2,190-mile footpath from Maine to Georgia.
