Trail Towns; Our Towns

Where does your mind go when you hear the phrase “trail town”?  

Places like Bentonville, Asheville, Park City and Jackson are often cited as big trail towns across the country.  We think great trail towns are much closer.  They’re the towns we call home, right here in the Adirondacks.

Think about what makes them special.

To us, it’s clear—the people make our towns what they are. It’s the shared passion for finding peace, challenge, and friendship on the trails that meander through each town. It’s the dedication to steward these trails with our time and labor. And it’s the support we show one another in times of need and celebration.  

These elements weave together to create a network of committed people supporting the wild places that brought many of us here in the first place.  Organizations like the Barkeater Trails Alliance are a reflection of the people who make trail towns special, and of our collective commitment to trails that get us outside and together as a community.  

As we enter our 40th year of advocating for, building, and stewarding trails that connect us, we encourage you to consider making a year-end donation to support this work.  

Join the 135+ people who have already given this season.  Help us build trails and create community in 2026.

You may have seen the incredible news: together, our community met our goal of raising $20,000 in community donations to unlock the full $20,000 matching donation from a generous anonymous donor.  That’s a powerful reminder of what this community can do together!

Thank you to everyone who has already contributed.  If you were hoping to make a donation this year, you can still be a part of this moment.  Every donation supports our work to build and care for trails and strengthen the community.