The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a volunteer-powered organization that builds, maintains, and protects public trails. Together with our partners, we strive to ensure that the trails and natural areas we share are sustainable and accessible for all to enjoy for generations to come.
About Us
Our Vision and Mission
Our Values
The joys of nature belong to everyone.
All people—regardless of age, ability, or location—should be able to experience the rewards of connecting with nature.
Environmental conservation is a shared duty.
We must preserve the integrity of our natural world—not only to sustain our trail systems, but to ensure future generations can enjoy the outdoor experiences a healthy planet has to offer.
Volunteers are our superheroes.
Creating and protecting trails is a labor of love. We celebrate our volunteers—their passion, dedication, and leadership make the trails we all love possible.
Respect is essential to success.
In our partnerships, we exercise the same courtesy we advocate for on the trail, and we strive to be a trusted source of information and expertise for the trail community.
The right path is always a responsible one.
We take land stewardship seriously and approach every decision—whether we’re out in the field or in our headquarters—with balanced judgment and firm conscience.
Sustainability is fundamental to a healthy organization.
We will generate and raise an appropriate level of awareness and income to support the needs of the organization.
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Our Board
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Our Board of Directors provides leadership for the Trail Conference.
Our Staff
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Our staff provides operational and management support for the Trail Conference.
Volunteer Leaders
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Our volunteers provide leadership for on-trail work throughout the region, chair program areas such as advocacy, publications, and technology,and represent the Trail Conference to our park partners.
Member Clubs
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Hiking with one of the clubs is a great way for beginners to learn both about how to hike and where the trails are. Many of the member clubs welcome guests on hikes!
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Membership in the Trail Conference gives you opportunities to take part in volunteer projects and training workshops, and entitles you to discounts at many outdoor stores. Don't take your access to nature for granted.
Our Partners
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PARTNER DISCOUNTS
Save money when you shop! Our partners offer Trail Conference members who show a valid membership card 10% discounts, except where noted.