Resource Library:

Advancing Trails Webinar Series



posted Mar 21, 2022

Utilizing Signage to Secure Sponsorship, Funding, and Trail Enhancements

Discussing a strategic partnership that delivers a full solution of design, operations, installation, technology, and sponsorship sales that generate significant revenue for municipalities while enhancing trail systems.


posted Mar 3, 2022

Risk Management for Trails and Bike Parks

An introduction into risk management strategy for trails and bike parks by a leading expert in that field


posted Feb 15, 2022

COVID Conservation Corps

This webinar will present the successes and lessons from the COVID-19 Conservation Corps programs in Juneau, Anchorage, and Sitka that trained and employed out-of-work Alaskans in 2020.


posted Feb 10, 2022

Recreation Impact Monitoring System (RIMS) Mobile Application

The Colorado Mountain Club’s Recreation Impact Monitoring System (RIMS) mobile app will allow trail users, volunteers, and staff to gather data on trails, signage, camping, visitor use, and more.


posted Dec 16, 2021

Introduction to Trail Assessment Using UTAP and HETAP

This webinar will discuss the assessment work that Beneficial Designs does in regards to the Universal Trail Assessment Process (UTAP) and the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) and how the data is collected and can be viewed by the user.


posted Dec 16, 2021

Festivals and Events: The Devil is in the Details

Learn the ins and outs of planning for an event for your trail to keep things running smoothly before, during, and after.


posted Dec 15, 2021

Successful Partnering for the Appalachian Trail

Organizations from along the Appalachian Trail share stories of their success from fruitful partnerships.


posted Aug 23, 2021

Feasibility Study of the 90-Mile Multi-Use Ohlone-Portolá Heritage Trail

This webinar will discuss the ins and outs of a feasibility study done on the 90-mile multi-use trail to interpret early California history in San Mateo County.


posted Jul 22, 2021

How GIS Can Be Used to Save the Places We Love

Join this webinar to learn more about strategies to bring the power of GIS to create a more equitable park and greenway system.


posted Jul 9, 2021

Understanding National Water Trails: From Application to Designation

This webinar will dive in deeper on the process for trails to become designated National Water Trails, which are a subset of the National Recreation Trails.