Rail-Trails

A rail trail is the conversion of a disused railway track into a multi-use path, typically for walking, cycling and sometimes horse riding and snowmobiling. The characteristics of abandoned railways—flat, long, frequently running through historical areas—are appealing for various developments.

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Matt

Matt Able

USDA Forest Service

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Anna

Anna Baklund

Tread Lightly!, Inc.

Nonprofit

Kelso, Wa

Hi! My name is Anna and I'm the Program Manager for Washington and Oregon for Tread Lightly! I work…

Nathaniel

Nathaniel Brodie

USDA Forest Service

Agency

Hood River, Or

Twenty-four ongoing years of professional experience working and managing iconic and high-use trail…

Michael

Michael Bullington

American Trails

Nonprofit

Eugene, Or

Michael Bullington is a private contractor that has worked in the trails industry since 2005. His…

Trey

Trey Cooksey

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

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Christopher

Christopher Douwes

Federal Highway Administration

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Washington, Dc

Christopher Douwes is a Community Planner with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) in…

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Federal Highway Administration USDA Forest Service National Park Service Bureau of Land Management
American Trails Professional TrailBuilders Association Partnership for the National Trails System Northern Vermont University Northwest Arkansas Community College Eppley Institute Corps Network