Recreational Trails Program Related Events

For State and regional conferences, training, and other trail related events, see the American Trails Calendar at www.americantrails.org/Calendar.html.

2010

• March 2010
  National Bike Summit 2010
  Washington DC
  Organized by the League of American Bicyclists.
  The National Bike Summit brings together stakeholders from user groups, industry, government, and elected officials from around the country to share their ideas and best practices.

• May 5-8, 2010
  International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) World Mountain Bike Summit
  Augusta, Georgia
  Augusta Marriott Hotel & Suites Organized by the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA) with cosponsorship from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  Topics will include destination and urban trail networks, land conservation and sustainable trails, youth outreach, and new programs designed to grow local capacity for the 700+ clubs and patrols in IMBA's global network.

• May 18-20, 2010
  Bridging Conservation and Recreation 2010
  Portland, Oregon
  Organized by the River Management Society (RMS) & National Association of Recreation Resource Planners (NARRP) with support from Federal land management agencies and other partners.
  The symposium will explore how scientists, planners, and managers are maintaining or restoring ecosystem sustainability while providing opportunities for high quality recreation experiences on rivers, lakes, and reservoirs.

• June 5, 2010
  National Trails Day
  Nationwide
  Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners.
  National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.

• June 10-12 2010
  International Snowmobile Congress
  Coralville, IA
  FHWA's Recreational Trails Program is providing financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations
  The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting: see http://www.snowiasa.org.

• July 16-17, 2010
  Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference
  Norcross, GA
  Organized by the Chattahoochee Trail Horse Association with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program.
  SETC brings together people concerned about the future of the natural and cultural heritage of the equestrian trail experience. This conference is open to anybody with an interest in equestrian trails.

• September 13-17, 2010
  ProWalk/ProBike 2010
  Chattanooga, TN
  Organized by the National Center for Bicycling and Walking with cosponsorship from FHWA's Safe Routes to School and Recreational Trails Programs.
  Web: http://www.bikewalk.org

• November 14-17, 2010
  National Trails Symposium
  Chattanooga, TN
  American Trails brings the worldwide trails community together for an inspirational and educational conference. The Symposium addresses both nonmotorized and motorized issues and our vision for trails and greenways nationwide. Dozens of speakers and keynote presenters from across America cover the top topics and state of the art technology.
  Info: National Trails Symposium or contact American Trails: PO Box 491797, Redding CA 96049-1797 phone 530-547-2060 - symposium@americantrails.org - http://www.americantrails.org.

• November 11-13 or 17-19, 2010
  State Trail Administrators Meeting
  Chattanooga, TN
  Organized by the National Association of State Trail Administrators and the FHWA Recreational Trails Program.
  Contacts: Stuart Macdonald, mactrail@aol.com; Christopher Douwes, christopher.douwes@dot.gov.
  This meeting is for State and Federal staff with recreational trail responsibilities.

2011

• June 4, 2011
  National Trails Day
  Nationwide
  Organized by the American Hiking Society with financial support from FHWA's Recreational Trails Program, Federal land management agencies, and many private corporations and other partners.
  National Trails Day is a celebration of trails to increase the awareness of community trails and help volunteer trail clubs.

• June 2011
  International Snowmobile Congress
  Calgary, Alberta
  FHWA's Recreational Trails Program is providing financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations
  The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting: see http://www.snowiasa.org.

2012

• June 2012
  International Snowmobile Congress
  Sturbridge, Massachusetts
  FHWA's Recreational Trails Program is providing financial support through the American Council of Snowmobile Associations
  The ISC brings together snowmobile and groomer manufacturers, leaders of snowmobile organizations, grassroots snowmobilers, snowmobile publication staff, snowmobile administrators, government representatives, and other people interested in snowmobiling. State and Federal staff with snowmobile program responsibilities may attend the International Association of Snowmobile Administrators meeting: see http://www.snowiasa.org.