Trail and Outdoor Rec Accessibility Improvement tips Archives

Access for All was a four-part series sharing practical strategies and case studies to improve accessibility and inclusion in outdoor recreation. Attendees were able to learn actionable approaches to expand participation, reduce barriers, and create more welcoming trails, parks, and programs for all.

These recordings are available if you were not able to attend live. Society of Outdoor Professionals webinar recordings are available to all for the first six months before they become a member-only resource. The recording access also has presentations, other resources, as well as how to earn continuing education credits.

Check the link for resources – Webinar Recordings

In this holiday season while we all are sitting snug by the fire strategizing for next year’s projects, I wanted to share this resource produced by American Trails. Foundations of Sustainable Trails: A Trail from Start to Finish (Online Training) – American Trails. This five-part online training discusses what it means for a trail to be sustainable. It describes the lifecycle of sustainable trails and includes lessons on hydrology, structures, tools, tread and alignment.  These are all important concepts if you are seeking to make trail improvements for not only sustainability but also accessibility for visitors of varying abilities.