Why recreation trails
Trails are not only the way most people connect with nature, they also add to America’s outdoor recreation economy. We work to make sure trails are maintained and protected.
Keeping trails open
The hundreds of thousands of miles of trails on wildlands all need to be kept up. Not only do closed trails stop people from getting where they want to go, but they can harm surrounding lands and waters.
National Forest trails
Within our national forests are trails that allow people to connect with and experience nature. The US Forest Service is making outdoor recreation a higher priority.
Trails on Bureau of Land Management lands
Bureau of Land Management (BLM) lands do not have many trails for hiking, horseback riding or bicycling. At Wilderness, we’re working to make trail recreation a priority for the BLM.
Wilderness is a precious resource with many human, natural and economic benefits that we need to protect.
Each day, thousands of acres of our wild places are lost to development. You can help save America’s last remaining wilderness by joining The Wilderness Society with a gift of $35 or more today!
Hear artists, activists and adventurers share what the ownership and legacy of these American wildlands means to them.
