Trail Conference

Volunteer-powered nonprofit building, maintaining & protecting more than 2,100 miles of New York & New Jersey trails. Connecting people with nature since 1920.

[Jay Heritage Center at the Jay Estate @Jayheritage]

We removed Japanese Angelica tree, five leaf aralia and Siebold’s viburnum with the exceptional help of @nynjtc

[Barefoot Ken @Long_Brown_Path]

Here's a piece from NY Times calling for more trail maintenance, whether paid or volunteer, to keep America's trails in shape so people can experience nature
https://t.co/r3R0qQGfla

I agree and support @nynjtc which maintains over 2,000 miles of trails in NY/NJ

[New York State Dept. of Environmental Conservation @NYSDEC]

Yesterday was a beautiful day at the @CatskillCenter as DEC Interim Commissioner Sean Mahar celebrated $1.1 million in Smart Growth grants announced by @GovKathyHochul for communities and groups in the Catskill Park.

[Black Rock Forest @BRFConsortium]

Big thank you to Cornwall Clean-up Crew for removing trash from our Forest! Volunteers, incl. from @nynjtc, removed 50+ ft guard rails, old tires, glass bottles, car fenders. Also thanks for food and drink donations from Jones Farm and Il Tesoro Ristorante! ♻️🌳 #EarthDay2024

[Hudson Highlands LT @hhlt_org]

Yesterday, HHLT staff members along with @NYNJTC worked together to train trail stewards in locating vernal pools, which are small, shallow bodies of water that serve as safe breeding habitats for amphibians.

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

In case you missed it, here's why we won April Fools' Day🙃 Thanks @jcorley and @hudsonvalleypst for this fun article!

[Jackie Corley @jcorley]

New York-New Jersey Trail Conference Wins April Fools’ Day https://t.co/mVasNh0opG @hudsonvalleypst @nynjtc

[Avenza Maps @AvenzaMaps]

"It was imperative for us to have a digital map option for the public, and working with Avenza Maps has provided us with that opportunity."

Discover how @nynjtc promotes safe trail use with the help of @AvenzaMaps:

https://t.co/FtaAfE7l9G

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

@SpinItSocial @RoseHorowitz31 Great photos!

[Scenic Hudson @scenichudson]

#OutdoorAdventures: Fishkill Ridge
If you traverse this 7-mile trail, breathtaking long-range vistas await you! You may even spot the Manhattan skyline.
https://t.co/b0MykZKd1t
#FishkillRidge is owned by the @NYstateparks; trails are maintained by the @nynjtc.

[Barefoot Ken @Long_Brown_Path]

Presenting Kim Levinsky a framed @nynjtc board resolution congratulating her for her record-setting FKT on New York's 358-mile Long Path. Shown are board members who've completed the trail

[WestchesterLandTrust @WLT_NY]

Huge thanks to @nynjtc crew for their hard work to help us improve and formalize trails at our (not-yet-open) Buttonbush Preserve this week. We are making great progress toward getting this preserve ready to be open to the public soon—stay tuned for updates!

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

In the meantime, our staff is closely monitoring the weather & is ready to respond & to rectify any storm-damaged areas, restoring safe access to trails that may be impacted.

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

A State of Emergency has been declared for NYC, Long Island & the Hudson Valley due to significant rainfall & dangerous flooding that is currently impacting the region.

[NYS Div. of Homeland Security & Emergency Services @NYSDHSES]

Our Office of Fire Prevention and Control’s flood rescue teams are on the ground in Westchester County to assist local emergency response.

📸: OFPC Swift Water Team on the ground in New Rochelle, NY checking vehicles.

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

We urge everyone to exercise caution if deciding to venture outdoors & to stay updated on road & trail closures through your local park authorities, news sources & our Trail Alerts. Your safety is our priority — the trails can wait!

[Avenza Maps @AvenzaMaps]

Looking to hike the Catskills anytime soon? @nynjtc has the best trail maps for the Catskills, Harriman State Park, Bear Mountain and even more destinations.

Browse their map collection here: https://t.co/mjpvpU0EWV

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

Thanks for your help! 🗺️

[Visions Federal Credit Union @VisionsFCU]

Employees in NJ spent a day helping to assemble trail maps for the @nynjtc.

The New York-New Jersey Trail Conference is a volunteer organization that builds, maintains, and protects public trails. Learn more at https://t.co/zwOsHaFhR1

#VisionsCares.

[Barefoot Ken @Long_Brown_Path]

Fun time at @mappyhour event at @BlundstoneUS Brooklyn listening to @nynjtc Zac Cole talk everything Long Path and how we're tying regional trails development to conservation goals for sustainability

Have you hiked the Long Path? Put it on your bucket list!

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

Hey NYC friends, we're heading your way! Join us & @mappyhour next Thursday for a talk about the Long Path, NYC's most accessible long-distance trail. Plus, you'll have a chance to win @BlundstoneUS boots!

Register for free:
https://t.co/l1hESm0uDT

[Trail Conference @nynjtc]

@ErikKulleseid @NYstateparks See you soon! 😎

[Veolia | Water New York @VeoliaWaterNY]

Great story on Veolia's partnership with New York-New Jersey Trail Conference and the Westchester County Parks to support the conservation dogs program! https://t.co/saM10mc2tS @nynjtc