TRAIL PLANNING RESOURCES
American Canoe Association (ACA): Provides
educational programs, supports stewardship
initiatives that affect paddlers, and offers
competition opportunities to athletes of all
abilities. americancanoe.org
American Trails: The mission of American trails
is to advance the development of diverse,
high-quality trails and greenways. Through
collaboration, education, and communication,
they raise awareness of the value of trails.
americantrails.org
American Trails Resource Library: Contains
resources for all aspects of trail planning,
development, and maintenance.
americantrails.org/resource-library
American Trails Webinar Archive: Free
webinars going over a variety of trail planning,
maintenance, and development topics.
americantrails.org/training/webinarArchive
Bike Walk Nebraska: Bike Walk Nebraska
cultivates and supports safe and accessible
active transportation across our state by
leading sound policy and advocating for
best practices. We work across sectors in
partnership with elected officials, municipalities,
and organizations to ensure that biking and
walking – whether for transportation or
recreation – works for all Nebraskans. The Bike
Walk Nebraska website contains a great list
of trail and user advocacy groups, clubs, and
organizations. bikewalknebraska.org
Conservation and Environmental Review
Tool (CERT): The CERT provides conservation
information on biological diversity, protected
lands and other natural resources for planning
purposes. It also allows users to submit
proposed projects for review of potential
impacts to threatened and endangered species.
cert.outdoornebraska.gov
Federal Highway Administration Recreational
Trails Program (FHWA RTP) webpage: National
level program guidance, annual reports,
and program overview. www.fhwa.dot.gov/
environment/recreational_trails
Great Plains Trails Network: The Great Plains
Trails Network is a group of citizens who
advocate and support a network of trails in and
around Lancaster County, Nebraska, for jogging,
biking, walking, and horseback riding.
gptn.org
Headwaters Economics – Library of Trails
Benefits: This Trails Benefits Library is a
collection of studies on the positive impacts of
trails on businesses, public health, and quality
of life. You can search by type of benefit, use,
year, and region.
headwaterseconomics.org/trail
History Nebraska: The Nebraska State
Archeology Office within History Nebraska
preserves, explores, and interprets Nebraska's
archaeological sites and other historic resources
for the benefit of the public. Check out their
programs and services for more information.
history.nebraska.gov/archeology
International Association for Public
Participation: IAP2 USA is a nationwide
organization that leads, advances and advocates
for best practices in public participation. It is a
home and community for people who believe
good decisions can be made together.
iap2usa.org
International Mountain Biking Association
(IMBA): Provides grants, training, and assistance
to trail builders. imba.com/explore-imba/
trail-creation-and-enhancement
Mountain Bike Trail Development – Guidelines
for Successfully Managing the Process:
Guide written for land managers who have
the responsibility of brining bike-optimized
mountain bike trails to their communities.
Released in 2023, this guide is solely
focused on mountain biking and the unique
aspects that the activity brings to the park
planning process. imba.com/resource/
mountain-bike-trail-development-guidelines
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation
Council, assistance web page: Information and
initiatives for land managers, club leaders and
heavily engaged enthusiasts.
nohvcc.org/assistance
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