California Trails & Greenways 2026 will be at the San Ramon Marriott.
We cannot wait to see you there!
For any questions about California Trails & Greenways 2026,
please reach out to trails@parks.ca.gov.
The Call for Sessions is Now Open!
The call for sessions is open! We are seeking educational sessions that explore our theme – Trails We Share and the Futures We Build. Educational sessions are an opportunity to share your expertise, experiences, and insights with a statewide audience of trail planners, educators, and community leaders. Whether you have practical knowledge, innovative strategies, or inspiring projects to highlight, we want to hear from you. Session proposal materials can be found on the Call for Sessions page.
SESSION PROPOSALS ARE DUE DECEMBER 5, 2025, AND CAN BE SUBMITTED HERE: https://californiastateparks.formstack.com/forms/session_form
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.
California Trails Conference Foundation
The California Trails Conference Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-deductible nonprofit organization that assists with the planning and operation of California Trails & Greenways, and serves as the event’s fiscal agent. All funds raised by the California Trails Conference Foundation are applied directly to event costs.