Statewide Trails Program & Planning

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WHAT WE DO: The Statewide Trails Section provides education and technical assistance to trail managers, recreation providers, open space managers and non-government trails and greenways advocates on non-motorized trail planning, design, construction, funding and management throughout California. Major programs:

 Oversee the California Recreational Trails Plan including California's recreational trail system and report on progress in its implementation.

 Learn about the California Trails & Greenways Conference.

 Provide trail planning, funding and management tools for trail managers and provide expert advice on trail management issues to agencies statewide.
 
 Support the California Recreational Trails Committee which solicits input from the public on current trail issues and advises the Director on trail policy improvements.

 Manage trail grant funding for California State Parks.