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Connecting You With Nature!
The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference provides a strong voice in protecting hiking and conservation. Join us to help in our cooperative effort to build and maintain trails so that you have access to the natural wonders of the region. Your individual support of the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is vital to our mission.
Why should I join the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference?
Besides supporting our mission to build hiking trails and keep them open to the public, here are some of the tangible benefits you’ll enjoy as a member of the Trail Conference:
- Discounts at dozens of locations including Campmor, Ramsey Outdoor Store, and Paragon Sports. (You can recoup the cost of your membership in one visit!)
- 25% discounts on Trail Conference publications and clothing when purchased directly from the Trail Conference.
- Workshops and seminars on trail maintenance and construction, leadership training, wilderness first aid, chain saw operation, environmental monitoring and GPS operation.
- Volunteer opportunities to “learn by doing” in areas as varied as trail maintenance, construction, publications, environmental monitoring, and cartography.
- Trail Walker, the Trail Conference’s bi-monthly newsletter filled with timely articles and columns that will enhance your hiking experiences.
- Access to the Hoeferlin Library at the Trail Conference office that includes more than 1,000 books on hiking round the world, along with maps, guides and a historical archive.
Frequenty Asked Questions (FAQ):
I'm already a member of a hiking club. Isn't that enough?
Membership in the Trail Conference complements your club membership and provides benefits that the clubs cannot provide.
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How do I get the member discounts?
Over a dozen outdoor retailers and vacation lodges give members 10-20% discounts on gear and services. To get your discount, present a valid Trail Conference membership card when you make a purchase. Participating businesses are continually being added, so check our most current list often.
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