Innovative Development of a Year-Round, Destination Trail System in a Rural Area

American Trails

Innovative Development of a Year-Round, Destination Trail System in a Rural Area

Recorded Training

Webinar Project Planning and Design Program Administration

Learn about one organization’s innovative approach to building and maintaining a trail system that serves as a model for communities around the country.

Webinar Outline

WinMan Trails is a year-round, public nonprofit trail system in Northern Wisconsin. With 45+ miles of silent sport trails, they offer mountain biking, cross-county skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and winter fat tire biking. Their innovative approach to building and maintaining a trail system serves as a model for communities around the country. With the support of initial private investments, WinMan has grown into a fully sustainable organization that is 100% supported by the generosity of its users and the community. Visit WinManTrails.com to learn more.

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand the importance of offering a wide range of activities that appeal to multiple generations and interests.
  • Understand the importance of diverse revenue streams in order to fund a public nonprofit trail system.
  • Understand the benefits to supporting trail growth and maintenance by employing year-round, full-time staff.

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

    General. All trail types are relevant.

Learning Credits and CEUs

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Learning credits are available. The length of the session will determine the number of hours/credits given. In order to obtain credits, attendees must fill out an evaluation survey for each session they attend, as well as complete a learning credit tracking form noting each session they are requesting credits for (or a quiz if virtual). This form (and complete instructions) will be available during the live webinar or at registration when you check in for in-person events. Email the conference host or [email protected] with any questions.

American Trails is a certified provider and can offer the following learning credits and continuing education opportunities: AICP CM, LA CES (most HSW approved), NRPA CEU, and CEU/PDH Equivalency Petition for other accepting organizations.

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