1. Trail Types
  2. Rail-Trails

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

150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
150 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 07, 2024

250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
250 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 08, 2024

350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 09, 2024

350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)
Chinook Associates LLC
Chinook Associates LLC
350 Trail Crew Leader Workshop (Online)

May 11, 2024

Consensus That Works: Formal Consensus Decision Making for Groups and Organizations
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Consensus That Works: Formal Consensus Decision Making for Groups and Organizations

August 06 - 20, 2024

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
Facilitation Training for Consensus That Works

September 17 - 24, 2024

Tell the Economic Story of Your Conserved Lands and Trails Without Hiring an Economist
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Tell the Economic Story of Your Conserved Lands and Trails Without Hiring an Economist

September 18 - October 16, 2024

Tell the Economic Story of Your National and State Parks & Heritage Areas Without Hiring an Economist
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Tell the Economic Story of Your National and State Parks & Heritage Areas Without Hiring an Economist

September 25 - October 23, 2024

Creative Placemaking: Leveraging Arts & Culture, Diverse Partners & Community Spaces
The Harbinger Consultancy
The Harbinger Consultancy
Creative Placemaking: Leveraging Arts & Culture, Diverse Partners & Community Spaces

October 01 - 15, 2024

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Trail Workers with Rail-Trails Experience

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Erin

Erin Johnson

Nebraska Game and Parks Commission

Agency

Lincoln, NE

William

William Jones

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Hood River, OR

In my sixth year working wilderness, motorized, and non-motorized trails for the Forest Service;…

Chad

Chad Jordan

Nonprofit

Suttons Bay, MI

Don

Don Kelly

USDA Forest Service

Trainer Agency

Marion, VA

I have over 32 years of experience performing conservation, trails, and construction related…

Ryan

Ryan King

Contractor

Indianapolis, IN

Landscape Architect for BF&S responsible for the design and development of park, trail, site…

Larry

Larry Knutson

Penn Trails LLC

Contractor Trainer

Newville, PA

Larry Knutson, is founder and President of Penn Trails LLC. A cloud based company for 16 years, we…

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