Trail Building Toolbox
This online guide breaks down the steps to developing trails with in-depth coverage, technical tips, templates and more.
Organization
Rails to Trails Conservancy
Location
National or Global
Topic
IDEA
Infrastructure
Participation
Sustainability
Activity
Bicycling
Birding/Wildlife viewing
Hiking/Running
Motorized sports (boat, snowmobile, ATV, etc.)
Winter sports (downhill, Nordic, tube, snowshoe, snowmobile)
Related Resources
2023 U.S. Department of Transportation
Role of Trails in Climate Resilience & Emergency Response
A literature review and interviews with national trail organizations, this white paper explores existing research, highlights project examples, and identifies research gaps for trails in connection to climate resilience, emergency response, and public health emergencies.
Willamette Partnership
Accessibility Toolkit for Land Managers
Designed to help land managers understand how people with disabilities engage with the outdoors and provides recommendations and best practices for creating inclusive public spaces.
2024 Trek Bicycle
Sustainability Report and Corporate Commitment
In 2020, Trek conducted an emissions audit to better understand the company’s impact and build a plan to become a more conscious and sustainable global citizen
Explore the Trends Shaping Outdoor Recreation
Outdoor Industry Association: 2025 Outdoor Participation Trends Report
Bureau of Economic Analysis: 2024 Economic Statistics for Wisconsin
Adventure Travel Trade Association: Travel Market Sizing and the New Adventure Traveler
KOA: 2025 Camping & Outdoor Hospitality Report
American Sportfishing Association: Economic Contributions of Recreational Fishing
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