Support Our Parks
Trail Construction and Maintenance:
Building and upkeep of trails and structures, such as bridges.
Trail Restoration:
Recovery efforts for trails affected by events like flooding, such as the Railroad Bed Peninsula Trail in Johnsonville State Historic Park.
Tool Acquisition:
Purchasing tools like the High-Efficiency Trail Assessment Process (HETAP) to quickly collect trail data—helping hikers choose trails that match their abilities and identifying routes that are accessible for trail-ready wheelchairs.
Train Trail Builders:
Training programs like the Master Trail Building course, offering a comprehensive 30-hour experience in planning and creating sustainable multi-use trails.
Savage Gulf
Funded a staircase enabling hikers to bypass an unsafe trail section. Built in partnership with Friends of South Cumberland State Park, who led planning, construction, and fundraising efforts.
Johnsonville
Funded trail surface improvements on the Railroad Bed Peninsula Trail after flood damage, ensuring safer access and usability for hikers while preserving the trail’s natural integrity.
Hampton Creek
Supported the creation of Elm Hollow Loop Trail by funding hiker pass-through gates and replacing old bridges with durable metal ones, enhancing accessibility and safety for hikers.
Staff Education
Trail Pack funds enabled park staff to attend the Master Trail Building Course, a four-day, 30-hour program on planning, designing, and constructing sustainable multi-use trails.
