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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Upcoming trainings for Rail-Trails

250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program
Sustainable Trail Building One-Year Certificate Program

September 09, 2024

Lyndonville, Vermont

Facilitation Training for Consensus That Works
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Tell the Economic Story of Your Conserved Lands and Trails Without Hiring an Economist
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy

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Trail Workers with Rail-Trails Experience

Christopher

Christopher Douwes

Federal Highway Administration

Agency

Washington, DC

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

Ryan

Ryan Dunwoody

Missouri State Parks

Agency

Jefferson City, MO

Alex

Alex Duryea

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Agency

Lincoln, NE

I serve as the state trail administrator for the state of Nebraska. Duties include administering…

Ryan

Ryan Eldridge

Agency

Durham, NC

Nikki

Nikki Elms

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department

Agency

Mineral Wells, TX

I am a park management professional with over 28 years of experience. I am currently the Park…

Charles

Charles Evans

Pocahontas County CVB

Contractor Agency Nonprofit

Marlinton, WV

Trail manager

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