2025 National Trails Lands Summit and Training

Trail corridor protection is one of the most critical issues facing the National Trails System. This event will bring together Federal land managers, National Trails partners, local municipalities, land trusts and LWCF offices to address long term planning and mapping, collaborate to create a comprehensive review of trail corridor protection across the system, engage in system-wide strategic planning for corridor protection, and serve to provide knowledge of the future staffing needs of both agency and nonprofit partners to achieve this work. 

Presentation and roundtable discussion topics may include trail mapping and national trail right of ways, protection and promotion of public access to trails, comprehensive plans and optimal location review, high potential sites and segments, land stewardship after acquisition, non-federal protection approaches, acquisition pathways that are not traditional, regional comprehensive trail planning that includes National Historic Trails, land acquisition 101, and much more. We will work together to identify resources and needs, system priorities, challenges and opportunities. 

Location

Plaza San Antonio Hotel and Spa

San Antonio, Texas

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.