The Ashokan Rail Trail, a long-awaited multi-use trail in Ulster County, New York, will be opened to the public on Friday, Oct. 18. The trail—running along the northern edge of the Ashokan Reservoir between Basin Road in West Hurley and Route 28A in Boiceville—is opening just in time to enjoy the best of fall outdoors in
“Digital reporting is coming soon!” … It’s a promise that’s been made for years. I’ve been asked about the status of it time and again. I was handed the task of working with our tech staff to bring online reporting to fruition soon after I was brought on board as the Volunteer Engagement Manager in
Long-distance trails give us the opportunity to connect with nature and push our limits, and 2019 has been a record-breaking year for the Long Path and Shawangunk Ridge Trail! New Record for the Long Path: Jeff Adams The 358-mile Long Path extends from 175th Street Subway Station in Manhattan to John Boyd Thacher State Park near Albany, and one
The Trail Conference is a volunteer-powered organization, and volunteers contribute a lot of hard work needed to fulfill our mission. Our goal has always been to support these volunteers, which is why the Trail Conference is repealing its long-time policy that volunteers must purchase a membership to hold positions as Trail Maintainers, Supervisors, Chairs, or Crew Leaders. This change goes
Congratulations to Bryce and Donald Hopper on completing their Long Path thru-hike in July. The father-daughter pair hiked 358 miles in just 21 days! Bryce is a 16-year-old National Honor Society (NHS) student at Rondout Valley High School in Ulster County, N.Y. Each year, NHS members must select a personal project that benefits the community at
The Trail Conference welcomes Tori to our trail family and wishes Geoff and Jennifer the best of luck on their next adventure. Victoria (“Tori”) Finn Tori joined the Trail Conference in August as our new Conservation Corps Manager. After graduating from Rutgers University with a degree in sociology and women’s and gender studies, Tori joined AmeriCorps Vista
Since 1920, the Trail Conference has been partnering with land managers and mobilizing volunteers and advocates to protect the trails and natural areas that belong to us all. Meet the organizations that will be celebrated at our Annual Benefit + Auction as leaders who are assisting the Trail Conference in building the next generation of trail
There’s no better time to get out and explore your favorite trails than fall, when the air is crisp and cool and you are surrounded by amazing colors. Susan Magnano of PhoTour Adventures has created a fall photography guide with tips and tricks for capturing your next autumn adventure. PrepareUse the Trail Conference’s Hike Finder Map to scout your
As a nonprofit, the work we do is only made possible through the support of donors who believe in the power of connecting people with nature. Our gratitude goes to the following sponsors who are allowing our programs to thrive, and with their funds, are making a positive impact on the trails and parks that
New Jersey’s state parks and forests are about to get a boost to their funding, and it’s thanks to the work of the Keep it Green Coalition. The Keep It Green Coalition (KIG) is a group composed of representatives from over 150 organizations with a common interest in New Jersey’s open spaces. The Coalition’s members engage in
On Aug. 27, delegates from the Korea Forest Service visited Trail Conference Headquarters to learn about public forest management practices in the United States. Hosted by our partners at the Bergen County Park System, the visiting officials learned about the county’s tree management program, as well as the Trail Conference’s invasive species management efforts and our trail maintenance
With support from REI, the Trail Conference invited agency partners and leaders in the hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding communities to discuss the opportunities and challenges of building and stewarding multi-use trails. This Trail Chat was held Aug. 9 at the Sterling Forest State Park Visitor Center. Our day began with a discussion on multi-use trails and
