PTBA Member Companies
PTBA is the world’s only trade association for the trail industry, representing 130+ private sector member companies who specialize in trail planning, design, and/or construction.
Global Impact
PTBA member companies have headquarters and work around the world.
Professional Vetted Membership
Each PTBA member company has been rigorously reviewed and vetted by their peers prior to being offered membership. The application process includes a portfolio submission and in-depth review that evaluates:
Quality trail product documented by project portfolios
Professionalism as documented by letters of reference from clients and partners
Sponsorship by a current PTBA member company in good standing who has worked with the applying company and can attest to the quality of their trail product and professionalism
Photo Credit: Progressive Trail Design
Photo credit: FlowRide Concepts
Professional Skill Sets
PTBA Member Companies have diverse and specialty skill sets including:
Trail Design
Trail Construction (hand and mechanized)
Field Layout + Flagging
Trail Master Planning
Bridges and Boardwalks
Rockwork + Rigging
Technical Training + Education
Trail Restoration + Reclamation
Specialty trail features
The Benefits of working with Professionals
Specialized skill sets
Trained workforce
Defined Scope and deliverables
Shorter timeline for final product
Less oversight needed
Motivation for project completion
Many professionals bring decades of experience to each project
Photo Credit: Lead Contractor: Tahawus Trails, LLC Project Partner: Town 4 Trail Services, LLC
In 2022, PTBA Member Companies:
Employed more than 1800 trailbuilders
Worked more than 2 million hours on trails
Built more than 2,200 miles of trail
Designed almost 3,300 miles of trail
Provided nearly 240 trail trainings
Built 100+ bikes parks
$100M in Revenue from trail projects
In 2022, PTBA Member Companies designed and built trail in:
46 US states
6 Canadian provinces
6 Australian states
8 European countries
5 Asian countries
3 Caribbean countries
3 Central and South American countries
Code of Ethics and Business Practice
The PTBA Membership adopted a Code of Ethics and Business Practices in 2016 to govern the professional conduct of members. Compliance with these codes demonstrates our respect for the land and our commitment to the overall management of our natural ecosystems, and ensures just and honorable professional and human relationships, mutual confidence and respect, and competent service.
If you have any questions or concerns about a member company, please contact us for information on how to initiate a review.