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Give the gift of adventure this holiday season! If you want unique gifts or stock up on the latest maps and books, browse our Trail Marketplace for the perfect gift…

Dive into the natural beauty and rich history of the Highlands Trail in our newly featured article by Zac Cole, published by New Jersey Hills Media. Spanning 180 miles across four…

New Jersey Palisades has closed Dyckman Hill Trail indefinitely due to storm-related roadbed parapet damage. Dyckman Hill Road also remains closed. For more information, visit https://www.njpalisades.org/advisory.html

People are hiking longer than ever, thanks to advances in healthcare, robotics, and strength, agility, and mobility training. On Wednesday, November 6th, 2024, author, hike leader, and New York-New Jersey…

We are thrilled to honor Robert (Bob) Ross at our 2024 Annual Gala for his extraordinary contributions to the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference. Bob’s steadfast dedication to preserving open…
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Our Conservation Corps program creates leaders in environmental conservation. For proof, just take a look at the Trail Conference staff!

There is no better feeling than positively impacting local communities and the natural environment. While working as a Trail Steward with the New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Conservation Corps this summer, I…

Road construction along Route 9D at the tunnel near the Breakneck Ridge Trailhead is resulting in the closure of the Brook Trail in Hudson Highlands State Park Preserve. NYS Parks shares the…
The Morris County Park Commission has implemented extensive changes to the trail network at Mahlon Dickerson Reservation, with Trail Conference volunteer assistance. Before hiking, be sure to download the new map…

Sponsor Our Gala! Become a Gala sponsor and let us help find you the perfect level of support that meets your needs. A sponsorship is incredibly impactful and helps the Trail Conference…

We recently caught up with Kuumba Edwards, a member of the 2023 Conservation Corps’ Taconic Trail Crew, who fully embraced the Corps experience. Kuumba lived at the Welch Trail Education Center in Harriman…

As we approach New York Invasive Species Awareness Week (June 3rd-9th), what better time to highlight some wonderful native plant species for your landscaping and gardens? Want to learn more about NYISAW…

Ten months after the historic storm that led to its closure, the Appalachian Trail at Bear Mountain State Park will reopen for Memorial Day weekend 2024. Additionally, the previously closed sections of…

Shaun’s journey of recovery and self-discovery has been closely tied to the trails he’s hiked. Struggling with addiction and depression, Shaun’s life felt like an endless winter — “an ongoing darkness where every task…