Trail News

Why do we donate to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference? There are many reasons, but let my dear wife Dr. Katy Elwyn and I, Georg Budenbender, just share a few…

While the Neversink River Unique Area has become a popular hiking destination in recent years, the stone ruins found in the area date back to the 1800s. Trail Conference volunteer, Nancy Bachana,…

Meet Charlie Gadol, Trail Conference volunteer, Board member, and race organizer. He’s hiking the Long Path this summer in support of our mission. As an active participant in advancing the…

This Trail Walker is about people—the people of the Trail Conference, and the people we serve. When I think about this organization, I am astounded by the dedication of our volunteers,…

Trail running has exploded in popularity, providing a new way for people to fall in love with trails. Those of us who are not runners may be pleasantly surprised to…

New Board members Deanna Culbreath and Mary Ann Villari were appointed to the Trail Conference Board of Directors in April. Deanna Culbreath was elevated to head coach of Sarah Lawrence College’s…

There is no roadmap that makes an organization more diverse, equitable, and inclusive overnight, but we will continue to put in the effort to make real improvements. In January 2020,…

Update April 13: On April 12, Premium Energy Holdings withdrew its hydroelectric proposal for the Ashokan Reservoir after strong opposition and concern about the impact of the project. Our congratulations…

Who doesn’t love shopping at Target? Now you can shop + support the trails you love! We are honored and excited to announce that we have been chosen to participate…

Volunteers are our superheroes. Every day, we celebrate their passion, dedication, and leadership that make the trails we all love possible. The Trail Conference community faced the challenges of 2020 with determination and resilience. They provided…

Has all this snow and indoor time left you feeling a little buggy? Well, it’s time to put that “bugginess” to good use, get outdoors, and join our all-new Invasives Strike…

The Trail Conference has revitalized the volunteer trail maintenance and shelter caretaker program in the Catskills. In 2018, the program was facing 63% of volunteer trail maintainers, shelter caretakers, and leadership positions…

The 2020 season was not the first year that the Trail Conference used the Welch Trail Education Center, aka Harriman State Park Group Camp LT-1, to house our AmeriCorps members during their service with the Trail…

This is the season of hope and optimism. The promise of a fresh start and the chance of doing better in the new year. However, hope is not a strategy, and as we look to 2021, I am excited the Trail Conference has more than just…