Trail News

Joshua Howard has been named Executive Director of the Trail Conference. An 18-year member of the staff, he assumed a co-leadership role as Chief Operating Officer in March, serving alongside…

Graffiti and litter are often cited as some of the biggest issues resulting from the popularity of Breakneck Ridge. In an attempt to mitigate the problem, Volunteer Trail Steward Andre Nizarri not only teaches…

On Oct. 19, the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference turned 99 years old. That’s nearly a century of service in the greater New York metropolitan area, ensuring open space is…

How is the Trail Conference celebrating turning 99 years old? By thanking YOU! When New York State began developing parks such as Harriman and Bear Mountain in the 1920s, passionate hikers…

The Nominating Committee of the Trail Conference presents the following candidates for the Board of Directors for three-year terms and At-Large Voting Members for one-year terms. These nominations will be voted on…

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…

“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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…