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Idaho Trail Association
NONPROFIT SPOTLIGHT: IDAHO TRAIL ASSOCIATION There is nothing quite like hiking through Idaho, and as far as trails go, Idahoans are some of the luckiest adventurers in the world. With more than 23,000 miles of trails, the options to explore Idaho’s landscape by foot are endless. Additionally, trails help Mother Nature keep her hazard-mitigating defenses up to prevent mudslides, avalanches, and various other disasters.
To fill in the gaps for the remaining 18,000 miles of trails the Forest Service cannot repair, the Idaho Trails Association trains local volunteers on how to repair water dams, culverts, and switchbacks; build bridges; provide safe access through marshes; and remove large rocks from the trails for both people and animals. The association offers one-day, overnight, and weeklong training programs that take volunteers all over Idaho and teach them valuable skills needed to become stewards of some of Idaho’s natural wonders. This training is available for people of various ages and skill levels. For those unable to give their time, the association also accepts donations, which provide the tools, food, and camp space needed for training and repairs. Additionally, the association serves as an advocacy group, educating the public and lawmakers about the need to preserve hiking trails in Idaho. It’s our responsibility to maintain the integrity of our trails and to keep our forests, prairies, and deserts clean and breathtaking for generations to come. Learn more about the Idaho Trail association and volunteer today at IdahoTrailAssociation.org.
Unfortunately, the Forest Service only has the resources to maintain 6,000 miles of these trails, leaving another 18,000 miles defenseless against weather hazards and reckless human interactions. For hikers, this is devastating, but for those who have yet to set foot on one of these gorgeous trails, this might not seem too important.
Think again.
Safe hiking trails provide more than just an easy, hazard-free hiking experience. These trails keep the effects of traffic from wildlife enjoyers to a minimum, allowing the nature that surrounds these trails to flourish and grow. This keeps the nature surrounding these cities and towns beautiful and clean and preserves them for future generations.
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