Resource Library:

Pennsylvania



published Mar 2007

Basic Elements of Trail Design and Trail Layout

by American Trails Staff

The goal of trail building is to create a long-term relationship between humans and nature.


published Jun 2019

Counting Trail Users

by Matt Ainsley with Eco-Counter, Inc.

Until recently, user count data was collected manually through an annual volunteer effort. In 2017, however, a program in Pennsylvania took their count program to the next level by rolling out 17 automated Eco-Counters in all four corners of the state.


published Nov 2018

Discovering the North Country Trail

by Taylor Goodrich with American Trails

Dedicated volunteers are working to improve and complete the trail that runs across seven northern states.


published Jun 2008

Greenway Planning, Criteria, and Strategies for Implementation

Greenways provide numerous and diverse benefits to local municipalities and their residents. This plan focuses on the economic, ecological, recreational, social, and transportation benefits of greenways.


published Jan 2003

Maintenance Costs for the Schuylkill Trail

The tables show estimates of time needed to maintain the Montgomery County, PA, trail.


published Jul 2021

September 11th National Memorial Trail

An effort is underway to honor those who lost their lives on 9/11 with a memorial trail that traverses 1,300 miles.


published Jul 2006

Six Myths of Community Trails: The Case of Bonneville Shoreline Trail

by Carl Knoch with Rails to Trails Conservancy

The goal of the Bonneville Shoreline Trail (BST) is to link communities along the ancient Lake Bonneville shoreline terrace of Utah's Wasatch Front.


published Jun 2010

Trail Operation and Maintenance Requirements

The County of Cumberland, NJ studied a series of railroad corridors for possible trail use including maintenance responsibilities. The Feasibility Study was written by Campbell Thomas & Co. of Philadelphia, PA.


published Jun 2011

Trail Towns on Great Allegheny Passage Benefit from Visitor Spending

by Amy Camp with Cycle Forward, Marlee Gallagher with The Trail Town Program

Enhancing communities to benefit more from trail tourism along the Great Allegheny Passage in Pennsylvania and Maryland.


published Sep 2015

Trail Towns: Creating Memorable Destinations for Trail Users

Enhancing communities to benefit more from trail tourism along the Great Allegheny Passage in Pennsylvania and Maryland.


Results from the Business Directory


Natural Lands

Media, Pennsylvania

Welcome to Natural Lands, a comprehensive land conservation organization serving eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey.


Hildacy Preserve, 1031 Palmers Mill Road, Media, Pennsylvania 19063
(610) 353-5587 • [email protected]
https://natlands.org/

Trail Association of the McKean/Elk Divide (TAMED)

Kane, Pennsylvania

This trail group has formed to actively promote the development of trails in the region of the McKean/Elk County line.


PO Box 326, Kane, Pennsylvania 16735

https://www.tamedkkrt.org/

Venture Outdoors

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Inspire. Educate. Equip. We remove barriers and create access to outdoor experiences.


317 East Carson Street, Suite 160, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
(412) 255-0564 • [email protected]
https://www.ventureoutdoors.org

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