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What considerations go into building a new trail?

From Navigating Red Tape to Digging in the Dirt – our network of trails requires meticulous planning and maintenance. Building a trail doesn’t happen overnight; in fact, it takes an immense number of hours and resources, coupled with the collaborative efforts of numerous stakeholders. Our job is to make sure and new trail aligns with

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Stewardship of the Trails We Love

Have you ever been out hiking or riding your favorite trail and been disappointed at the amount of trash, dog poop or even worse, human waste in your favorite wilderness spots? Was your first thought “someone should take care of that!” When it comes to our trails, that’s the essence of stewardship. Sometimes, you’re the

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Gratitude for You, Our Trails Community

Thank you volunteers, members, donors, and supporters for another incredible trail season!  We are very grateful for all of your support, whether it be on the trail, getting dirty, or providing the financial support to allow us to do the work we do. Over 200 of you showed up, enjoyed delicious tacos from Rocky Mountain

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The Scoop on Poop in the Backcountry

Here in the Vail Valley we are blessed to live at the doorstep of three pristine Wilderness areas and we are surrounded by an abundance of beautiful public lands. Sadly, in some of the more popular camping sports, human waste has become a serious issue, and shallow burials and wads of toilet paper are unsightly.

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Rails to Trails – Tennessee Pass Rail Line

Did you know that in 1996 the Tennessee Pass rail line was oh so close to turning into a 178 mile trail?  Yes, you read that right and if you are like us, the opportunity is simply mind blowing.  Behind closed doors, we have been reviving this concept which could be an incredible recreation asset

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The Gift of Fall: Gratitude

It’s the most wonderful time of the year.  No, not the 1963 Andy Williams Christmas jingle.  It’s fall in Colorado and the aspens are putting on quite the show!  The turning of the aspens in fall is one of nature’s most awe-inspiring events that we are fortunate to have a front row seat to enjoy. 

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Trail Feature of the Month-Corridor Clearing

We have Cyndi Lauper to thank for bangers like “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” and “Time After Time.” We also have Cyndi to thank for giving us a last name that would provide many-a-puns to be immortalized by our Adopt A Trail volunteers. There is “Cyndi Loppers,” “I am going to Cyndi Lopper the heck

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Soul Dirt in the Wild: Celebrating 60 Years of Wilderness

In a today’s go-go-go world where the likes, shares and clicks of our fingertip-tech lives dominate, there is something truly special about the untouched beauty of the wilderness and the unplugged solitude it can provide. The Wilderness Act of 1964 was signed into law 60 years ago this month, marking a monumental step in preserving

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Trail Conservation Crew – Mid Summer Update

Just like the monarch butterflies, or the humpback whales the Trail Conservation Crew takes part in a great migration. In the springtime when the weather is cool, the TCC focuses their efforts in the high desert of Eagle. As the temperatures in Eagle rise to levels that would make the devil himself uncomfortable, the crew

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Grateful for Wilderness

September 3rd marks the 60th anniversary of the Wilderness Act.  President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law in 1964.  In Eagle County, we are fortunate to have three designated Wilderness areas in Eagles Nest Wilderness, Holy Cross Wilderness, and the Flat Tops Wilderness.  These three areas were designated Wilderness areas in 1976, 1980, and

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