2026 California Trails & Greenways

 

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California Trails & Greenways 2026 Theme: Trails We Share and the Futures We Build

Join us as we explore how our shared trails connect communities, inspire stewardship, and shape a resilient and inclusive future. This year’s theme celebrations collaboration, innovation, and the lasting impact of trails and greenways across California. Whether you are a trail professional, advocate, volunteer, or steward, there is a place for you to share ideas, learn, and help build and protect the trails and greenways of tomorrow.

About California Trails & Greenways

California Trails & Greenways provides high-quality education and networking opportunities for urban, rural, and backcountry trail professionals. Join leading trail experts for training and discussions on the latest advances in trail design, construction, maintenance, interpretation, volunteerism, and management. Explore new, collaborative opportunities and engage in productive, meaningful, and inspiring dialogue.

 California Trails & Greenways provides opportunities to:

• Network with and talk directly to California’s leading trail experts
• Collaborate with and find new partners to build support for trail endeavors
• Learn a full range of trail management, design, and construction topics in high-quality, innovative sessions
• Experience hands-on learning through day-long field workshops
• Explore exhibits featuring innovative trail-related products and services
• Strengthen your ability to effectively design, build, manage, and promote California’s trails
• Be inspired through keynote and guest speakers and innovative trail projects throughout the state

All activities are designed to increase the knowledge of trail, recreation, and wild land management to improve non-motorized, recreational, and heritage trail systems and programs throughout California.

This training by California State Parks and the California Trails Conference Foundation helps ensure effective trail stewardship for generations to come.

 

Thank You to Our Supporters and Sponsors

Generous Donations Provided By: