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Connecting People with Nature since 1920

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Preserve Your Legacy
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Protect the Trails for Future Generations

Leave a lasting impact by preserving the natural beauty of our trails. Use our free estate planning tool to create a legacy that safeguards the wild spaces you love

Give Back to the Trails You Love
Give Back to the Trails You Love

Explore Volunteering Opportunities Today!

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Trail U
Unlock Your Potential on the Trails

Join the newly improved Trail University and turn your passion into expertise. Learn, grow, and lead the way in preserving our trails.

2024 Gala
You are cordially invited to our
2024 Annual Gala

Thursday, October 17, Franklin Lakes, NJ

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Conservation Dogs
WAGGING TAILS, SAVING TRAILS!
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Welcome to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference

Our passion is creating great trail experiences. Our 2,000-plus volunteers build, maintain, and protect trails and steward parklands because we believe everyone who seeks the outdoors should have the opportunity to connect with nature.

Volunteer

Outside or inside, close to home or at your go-to weekend trail destination.

Donate

The greater the need for nature, the greater the need for the trail conference

Shop

Gets maps and guidebooks, Trail Conference apparel, and more

Become a Member

Join the Trail Conference and support the thousands of volunteers who dedicate over 90,000 hours each year to keep our trails open, safe, and enjoyable for everyone.