Spending time on trails not only helps a child's mental and physical development, it can also help create healthy habits that last a lifetime.

American Trails advances the development of diverse high quality trails and greenways for the benefit of people and communities. We created this group for trail workers, planners, volunteers, and more to connect, ask questions, and discuss trail related issues. Join here…

It’s up to you as a park steward to instill a sense of appreciation for the story that needs to be told – interpretive theme and messages of the trail must be well planned. Read more...

Trail construction and maintenance may involve impacts to wetlands and other natural resources: an understanding of these impacts and methods to minimize them. Read more…

From 2016 to 2017, Arizona State University conducted a study to measure the economic impact of OHV recreation, by retained and out of state visitors, on the State of Arizona. Read more...

Check out our training calendar for upcoming conferences and events. You can also find volunteer opportunities here. If you have an opportunity for us to post, please email trailhead@americantrails.org.

American Trails offers learning credits for our Advancing Trails Webinar Series, our International Trails Symposium and Training Institute, and other trail-related conferences, workshops, and webinars. Read more...

One of Rhino’s most flexible posts, the TriView®, is a highly visible triangular marker. The unique shape ensures messages can be seen from any direction. Learn more about this company…

Featured Trail Job: Trails Protection Coordinator for Connecticut Forest and Park Association

The Trails Protection Coordinator will work with the Trails Director, Trails Corridor Protection Taskforce, staff, and partners to achieve permanent and/or greater protection of the land that hosts and keeps connected 825+ miles of Blue-Blazed Hiking Trails. Read more...