Determine the overall costs of trail programs and projects including tools, consumables, volunteer and staff time, contractors and consultants, equipment, materials
Provide management of trail-related contracts as well as oversight of contractor activities, deliverables, deadlines, and payments
Identify funding sources that align with trail-related project/s; write and submit grants and grant reports; track grant fund expenditures; and communicate effectively with funders
Effectively communicate trail and partnership information to trail administrators, trail managers, contractors and consultants, volunteers, and the public
Develop and conduct workshops, seminars and other training for employees, public and private sector partners, volunteers, and the public on trail skills, land management issues and priorities, and policy that impacts trails
Monitor and document trail use and conditions to determine impacts on natural, social/experiential, historic, and cultural resources
Manage trails for a variety of uses and visitor experiences while meeting trail objectives
Apply knowledge of land management agency policies and law (including legislation, regulations, policy, planning, strategy, and management directives/guidelines) to the management of trails
Partner and collaborate effectively with a variety of user groups and organizations to bolster stewardship capacity and community support for trail projects and programs
Develop cooperative agreements or memoranda of understanding with land managers and partners that address the roles and responsibilities of all parties and define cooperative relationships
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The Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) process was established in the 1960s as a tool to guide the development and management of outdoor recreation resources by state to receive funding under the Land and Water Conservation Fund…
Land and water managers from across the United States and Canada have similar goals: Providing high-quality outdoor recreation experiences and protecting natural and cultural resources as visitor use increases and public expectations change.…
This handbook defines the role of the SCA and the Programs’ policies and guidelines. It is to be referred to and followed. There are three sections- general information, a section specifically for the Leader Team Crew Leader, and a section…
Advocacy for policies promoting equitable access to public lands, including increased funding for outreach and programming in marginalized communities.
Advocacy for policies promoting equitable access to public lands, including increased funding for outreach and programming in marginalized communities.
Have you ever wondered how to create a trails coalition in your state or region? This article shares some pointers and discusses the results of a nationwide survey of trails coalitions conducted by American Trails in February 2023.
Trail Skills Training Library
This webinar will give a fast-paced, fact-filled, presentation that will show attendees how valuable having a trail in close proximity to a home or business truly is.
Following the introductory Trailfunds webinar, this session takes a practical, hands-on look at how organizations are using the platform to plan, document, and communicate stewardship work.
Learn about creating a content plan that works for your agency, setting measurable and attainable objectives and how to implement tactics that work align with your time and budget.
Accessibility for one person may not be accessible for another. Because of this, including a general statement that something is accessible (or not accessible) doesn’t tell the whole story. During this session, we will help you look at your planning…
Trails Town Hall on the extension of the National Parks and Public Lands Legacy Restoration Fund.
In this webinar, you'll see Ripple Effects Management (REM) in action through two real examples used to help demonstrate the value of their work to funders and policymakers, and more.
Further Education
The TSI focuses on the promotion of recreational trails, primarily in the State of Alabama, by providing educational experiences and providing services such as assessment, monitoring, management, planning, and construction. The TSI defines trails as…
The Harbinger Consultancy's Timeline Institute Online Courses combine instruction, coaching, group learning and step-by-step templates based on 30+ years of working with communities, regions and supporting organizations. They offer you guided access…
The Sustainable Trails curriculum welcomes students from various fields who are interested in trails development, programming and management, as well as design.
American Trails brings agencies, trail builders, planners, architects, advocates, and volunteers the latest in state-of-the-art information on all aspects of trails and greenways. Our webinars focus on a variety of trail topics, usually applicable…
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October 29 - November 19, 2026
October 20 - November 17, 2026
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