Colors of Bear Mountain. Photo by Ed O'Hara.

Join Our Trail Family: Become a Member Today! 

Your Trail Conference membership helps build, maintain, and protect over 2,100 miles of trails. Join a passionate community dedicated to preserving our cherished wild spaces!

Why Become a Member?

For over a century, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference has led the way in trail stewardship, ensuring future generations can enjoy and explore the outdoors. Your membership provides crucial funding for our mission that directly supports:

  • Disaster recovery and trail restoration – Responding swiftly to trail damage from hurricanes and severe weather events.
  • Maintaining over 2,100 miles of trails – Keeping trails safe, accessible, and well-marked for everyone to enjoy.
  • Groundbreaking conservation initiatives – Leading innovative efforts like the Conservation Dogs Program, which helped reduce invasive Scotch broom plants in Harriman State Park by nearly 60%!

Membership Levels & Benefits

Choose the level that’s right for you and enjoy exclusive perks and benefits:

Exclusive Member Discounts

As a member, you’ll enjoy savings at outdoor retailers, gear shops, and adventure organizations throughout New York and New Jersey. Explore businesses that offer exclusive discounts to our members and actively support the Trail Conference mission. Click on the logos below to discover their special offers—and remember, by supporting them, you’re also supporting us!

Become A Retail Partner

Interested in being a retail partner? Contact us and find out more! – [email protected]

Hoeferlin Library

– A Member Benefit

The Trail Conference’s Hoeferlin Memorial Library houses an extensive collection of maps, guidebooks, and historical records that support our mission. Members enjoy exclusive access to this invaluable resource to deepen their trail knowledge and connection to the outdoors.

Join Today

Become part of a community dedicated to protecting and enhancing trails across New York and New Jersey.