Trail News

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…

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…

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…

One of New York State Park’s Commissioners once said, “Don’t hide your uglies; let people know you have problems. Then tell how you will fix them, and go and do…

Trails in the Catskills are cared for by volunteers who are outdoor-lovers just like you! Late last year, the Trail Conference signed a new 5-year Catskill Forest Preserve Trail and Lean-to Maintenance Volunteer…

At its July meeting, the New Jersey Highlands Council voted to award a contract to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference to provide digital mapping and to create a trail and roadside…

Thank you for giving back to the trails you love by supporting the Trail Conference’s mission. Great trail experiences are made possible through the passion and generosity of outdoor enthusiasts…

January 2021 Update: The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference supports the Natural Areas Conservancy (NAC) and NYC Parks’ Stewardship to run the NYC Parks Trail Maintainer Program. NYC Parks Trail Maintainers are a group…

Inwood Hill Park on the northern tip of Manhattan has seen a lot of positive change in the past two years. I visited the park in 2017 for a scouting…

Our 2019 Trail Conference Conservation Corps crews are hard at work protecting your parks! The Trail Conference Conservation Corps trains, enables, and empowers future conservation leaders by teaching sustainable trail building and…

Thank you to all who came out to celebrate and give back to the trails! On June 1, nature lovers and outdoor adventurers throughout the region joined the Trail Conference and…