California Trails & Greenways
For any questions about California Trails & Greenways, please contact trails@parks.ca.gov
Registration is Now Open!
Registration for California Trails & Greenways 2025 is now open! View the registration website to learn about the details of the event.
Sign up today to secure your spot and join us for this annual training event. Dive into valuable insights about trail partnerships, outdoor mobile technology, and climate resistant trails, or network with experts to share ideas and projects. No matter your goal, this is your chance to grow your knowledge and expand your connections in the world of trails and greenways.
Sign up now to take advantage of the early bird rates until March 9th
The Karl Knapp Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program Is Now Accepting Submissions!
The Karl Knapp Emerging Leaders Scholarship Program offers financial assistance to a select group of students and young professionals (ages 18-25) who may otherwise be unable to attend this training event. This program honors Karl Knapp’s years of dedicated service to California State Parks and his devotion to California Trails & Greenways. Full and partial scholarships are available to cover event expenses such as registration, accommodations, and travel costs. Please see the Program Flyer and Application Information for eligibility details.
Applications will be accepted until February 28, 2025.
40 Years Strong: Progress, Partnerships, and the Path Forward
We are thrilled to announce our theme for California Trails & Greenways 2025: 40 Years Strong: Progress, Partnerships, and the Path Forward.
This year marks a significant milestone, celebrating four decades of dedication to protecting and enhancing California’s trails and greenways. We will reflect on the incredible progress we have made, honor the partnerships that have fueled our success, and look ahead to the exciting path forward.
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 plenary 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.
Contribute to Our Success and Become a Sponsor at California Trails & Greenways 2025!
Our sponsors provide the critical support needed to offer this training every year. We strive to create a quality event that offers expert knowledge in relevant topics, hands-on training, partnerships, and ongoing conservation and access to our California trails. Join now to receive exclusive sponsorship benefits and opportunities. Check out the 2025 Sponsorship Guide for more information about sponsorship, exhibitor, and donation opportunities. Contact Victoria Stehl for more information at victoria@catrailsconference.org.
Thank You to Our Supporters and Sponsors!
Generous Donations Provided By:
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.