National Digital Trails

TRAILS User Guide is available online.

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 17 Aug 2023 09:58:54 EDT

Trail Routing, Analysis, and Information Linkage System (TRAILS) User Guide is coming as a direct link in the application.

Status of the Nationwide Digital Trails Dataset

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 13 May 2022 14:34:31 EDT

Since June 2021, the USGS has added or updated trails data from five state sources. The nationwide digital trails dataset is now up to 277,254 miles! In addition, we’ve reviewed and updated the USGS nationwide trails dataset with the most current National Recreation Trail (NRT) designation information. You can learn more about NRTs and how to become a Trail Ambassador by visiting American Trails.

Upcoming Training and Presentations

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Fri, 13 May 2022 12:46:38 EDT

Learn about opportunities to get TRAILS training and more project information.

ParkServe® and USGS National Digital Trails Dataset

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 12 May 2022 12:03:22 EDT

Learn about ParkServe® mapping platform that empowers users to plan and advocate for new local parks to help close the gap in park access. ParkServe® uses USGS trails dataset as one of their data sources.

Project Highlights

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 12 May 2022 11:08:14 EDT

National Digital Trails (NDT) Project Highlights

Request for User input to the National Digital Trails Newsletters

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 8 Feb 2022 14:58:19 EST

We would like to hear your stories about TRAILS projects or using USGS trails data, or receive your special trail photos.

National Digital Trails Newsletters and Subscription List

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 8 Feb 2022 13:22:19 EST

The National Digital Trails team uses self-service subscription list and online newsletter.

Upcoming Testing of Trail Data Portal

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 7 Feb 2022 13:16:28 EST

USGS will be releasing the Trail Data Portal in early 2022 for external user testing and feedback.

Celebrate National Trails Day®!

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 07:00:00 EDT

National Trails Day® (June 5, 2021) is an annual event sponsored by the American Hiking Society.

March - May Highlights

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:45:00 EDT

National Digital Trails (NDT) Project highlights for March – May, 2021

Improving Trail Accessibility

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:30:00 EDT

Learn how you can collaborate with the National Park Service to improve trail accessibility and signage.

Status of the Nationwide Digital Trails Dataset

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:15:00 EDT

Since the last newsletter, the USGS has added trails data from three states. The nationwide digital trails dataset is now up to 282,074 miles!

TRAILS Planning Support Tool – Tips and Tricks: Using Waypoints

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 06:00:00 EDT

Waypoint scenarios in the TRAILS application offer a creative way to connect points of interest or to force the results to be routed through specific locations. This article describes several examples of how users can utilize waypoints to achieve project needs.

Upcoming Training and Presentations

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 05:45:00 EDT

Learn about opportunities to get TRAILS training and more project information.

National Digital Trails Newsletters and Listserv

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 05:45:00 EDT

The National Digital Trails team uses self-service listserv and online newsletter.

Request for User input to the National Digital Trails Newsletters

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 3 Jun 2021 05:30:00 EDT

We would like to hear your stories about TRAILS projects or using USGS trails data, or receive your special trail photos.

December - February Highlights

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 02:30:00 EST

National Digital Trails Project highlights for December-February.

Status of the Nationwide Digital Trails Dataset

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 02:15:00 EST

The nationwide digital trails dataset is now up to 270,000 miles. Since the last newsletter we added trails data from three state sources.

TRAILS Planning Support Tool – What Is It Meant For?

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 3 Mar 2021 02:00:00 EST

What and who was the TRAILS application designed for?

TRAILS Decision Support Tool – Tips and Tricks: What services does TRAILS rely on and how can I tell if a service downtime is causing an error?

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 08:15:00 EST

Learn new tips and tricks for using TRAILS application. Today we discuss errors associated with web service downtimes.

Upcoming Training and Presentations

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 08:00:00 EST

Learn about opportunities to get TRAILS training and more project information.

Federal Trail GIS Schema - Public Review Announcement

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 06:15:00 EST

Learn more about the nationwide Federal Trail GIS Schema database template.

National Digital Trails Newsletters and Listserv

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 2 Mar 2021 05:00:00 EST

The National Digital Trails team moved to a self-service listserv and online newsletter.

Request for User input to the National Digital Trails Newsletters

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Mon, 1 Mar 2021 09:00:00 EST

We would like to hear your stories about TRAILS projects or using USGS trails data, or receive you special trail photos.

Sign up for TRAILS Decision Support Tool Virtual Workshop

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Tue, 24 Nov 2020 04:30:00 EST

Are you a trail planner? Does your organization update, maintain, create public domain trails? Are you part of or do you partner with federal, state, or local land management agencies? Are you looking for an easy way to visualize trails and potential connections between trails?

TRAILS Project Earns the 2020 Esri SAG Award

mnewell@usgs.gov — Tue, 14 Jul 2020 06:30:00 EDT

The Department of Interior sponsored National Digital Trails Project and USGS National Geospatial Program (NGP) have been selected to receive a Special Achievement in GIS (SAG) Award for the Trail Routing, Analysis, and Information Linkage System (TRAILS) decision support tool.

TRAILS Decision Support Tool is Available!

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 9 Jan 2020 03:00:00 EST

The TRAILS (Trail Routing, Analysis, and Information Linkage System) is available to federal trail planners by request.

HISTORY OF THE NATIONAL DIGITAL TRAILS PROJECT

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Thu, 10 Oct 2019 06:15:00 EDT

In the Fall of 2018, the USGS received the initial request from DOI to explore the development of a tool to assist in connecting existing trail systems.

Development of the TRAILS Decision Support Tool is Underway

psexton@contractor.usgs.gov — Wed, 31 Jul 2019 04:45:00 EDT

Coming Soon!