Resource Library:

Long-Distance Trails



published Nov 2019

Small Business Owners Along the Continental Divide Trail (CDT) Say Trails are Vital to the Economy

The Continental Divide Trail Coalition surveyed 200 small business owners along the CDT and found that 86% say trails are vital to the economy of their communities.


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 Oct 2018

50th Anniversary of the National Trails System Act

by Leigh Schmidt with Partnership for the National Trails System (PNTS)

The historical events that led us to a robust nationwide movement for trails of all kinds


published Nov 2005

Studying impacts of visitor use on the Appalachian Trail

Visitor use impacts associated with the Appalachian Trail include use of the footpath itself, overnight use areas (both designated and bootleg), and human waste management.


published Feb 2011

FAQ: The difference between a National Historic, Scenic and Recreation Trail

by American Trails Staff

The difference is usually ones of scale, significance, and administration responsibility and how they are designated.


published Mar 2015

FAQ: When and where to use blazes or markers

by American Trails Staff

Best practices for blaze marking along trails


published Jul 2018

FAQ: What are the BEST hiking trails?

by American Trails Staff

Top 10 hiking trails


published Oct 2008

Closing Gaps in the East Coast Greenway

by Chuck Flink with Greenways Inc.

The ECG Alliance focuses on completing the long-distance system of trails and bike routes.


published Jun 2010

Partnership works to improve Appalachian Trail in Bear Mountain State Park

Partners work to develop volunteers skills to improve heavily-used sections of the Appalachian National Scenic Trail.


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


Nooksack Nordic Ski Club

Bellingham, Washington

In 1992, the USFS granted the Nooksack Nordic Ski Club (NNSC) a Voluntary Services agreement to provide and maintain a quality groomed, non-motorized winter recreation trail system for the public in northwestern Washingt...


PO Box 28793, Bellingham, Washington 98228
[email protected]
https://www.nooksacknordicskiclub.org

Back Country Horsemen of Washington

Ellensburg, Washington

We are a 501 (c) (3) organization with 31 chapters across the state dedicated to: keeping trails open for all users; educating horse users in Leave-No-Trace practices; and providing volunteer service to resource agencies...


PO Box 1132, Ellensburg, Washington 98926
(253) 709-5052 • [email protected]
https://www.bchw.org/

Jones Creek Trail Riders Association

Vancouver, Washington

The Jones Creek Trail Riders Association (JCTRA) is a non-profit ATV and dirt bike club located in Vancouver, Washington. Our primary purpose is promoting, maintaining, and expanding the Jones Creek OHV area located in t...


PO Box 2471, Vancouver, Washington 98668
(503) 555-1212 • [email protected]
https://jctra.org/

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