2026 Sustainable Trails Conference
Boise, ID
April 14-16, 2026
Connect with over 300 trail professionals, advocates, and land managers at this event focused on progress and innovation in the trail industry.
More details will be posted in August and September 2025 including:
Registration
Call for Presentations
Hotel Block Information
Workshops will be posted in November 2025
About the Conference
Who: Trail professionals, advocates, planners, and builders from private, public, academic, and nonprofit sectors.
What: 2.5 days of technical training, collaborative education, networking, field-based learning, and trail exploration
Where: Boise, Idaho, the ultimate trail town with 190+ miles of trails just steps from downtown!
Why: To learn, connect, and explore!
What to Expect
Insightful Sessions & Expert Speakers
Explore the latest trends shaping the trail industry—including best practices, workforce development, and evolving standards. Sessions will feature leading voices in the field, curated through a combination of a call for presentations and targeted speaker invitations.
Hands-On Learning & Technical Workshops
Deepen your skills and understanding across all phases of trail development through concurrent sessions, roundtable discussions, and interactive workshops focused on real-world application and technical know-how.
Dirt Demo Experience
Get behind the controls of mechanized trail equipment and experience trails firsthand. The Dirt Demo offers a unique opportunity to test tools, techniques, and technology in the field.
On-the-Trail Learning
Take your learning outside with guided group rides, walk-and-talks, and live demonstrations designed to bring trail concepts to life in real environments.
Connect & Collaborate
Enjoy plenty of opportunities to network and build community through social events, informal meetups, and collaborative discussions with peers from across the industry.
