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Thanks for visiting the Texas Trails Network homepage. TTN is a nonprofit statewide organization dedicated to the quality development and management of all types of trails including equestrian, hiking, bicycling, historic, canoe and kayaking, birding etc.

Check out our Trail Finder data base of over 800 trails throughout Texas. Don’t miss our relevant articles, activities and links to current trail information. And be sure to visit the quality trail partners who have links from our site.

We hope you’ll consider joining TTN to enjoy the great benefits and the latest in trail development, funding and promotional news, networking opportunities with experts, conference discounts, and a lot more.

HAPPY TRAILS!
The TTN Board

in association with Visit Texas Active Living Network

2009 TTN State Trails Conference
15th Statewide Conference
January 21 - 23, 2009
Waco, Texas

The trails movement in Texas continues to grow, fueled by dramatic increases in health concerns, realization of economic benefits of urban trail proximity to real estate developments, and awareness of nature’s value to balanced living. Our January 2009 conference - "TEXAS TRAILS; THEN, TODAY AND TOMORROW" - provided both newcomers and veterans new insights on urban and suburban trails, and how they offer a higher quality of living to residents, businesses and visitors alike.

Enrique Peñalosa, whose legendary pathway accomplishments as Mayor of Bogotá, Colombia have gained worldwide attention, was our keynote speaker. The conference included guided tours of some of Waco’s recent facility upgrades.

Conference Program
Presentations from the Waco Conference can be viewed in the 'docs' library in the Member Portal (State Conference 2009 / 2009 Presentations). If you are a member, log in above then click here!

Thank You!
2009 TTN State Trails Conference Sponsors!


TrailMasters - Add Maps and Photos to Trail Info

Texas TrailMasters can now add maps, photos or other graphics to their trail info. Just log on and use the Trail Finder to locate your trail. In the right-hand column of the trail display, click the 'Images' link at the top and you will be able to upload graphic files (.jpg or .gif) up to 1 Mb in size. Don't be the last trail in the State without photos and maps... update yours now!

Great Examples

Keep Your Trail Information Up-To Date

It is even easier to keep your trail information up-to-date. Just log on to the TTN Portal and find your trail using the Trail Finder. If you are the TrailMaster or Alternate contact for the trail, an 'Edit' button will appear at the bottom of the trail information display.

For more information on managing your trail listings, click here to see our new Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).

 

Coming Events

07/02/2009 - 10/01/2009
Saturday, July 4
• 4th of July
Saturday, August 29
Hotter 'N Hell Hundred

Photo Album

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Tracey Prothro
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Friday's bus tour took us to the Waco Wetlands allowing delegates to see the strong relationship of nature and outdoor activities.
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Is Your Trail On The Map?

Search for Mapped Trailheads

Google Maps interface for the trailhead!

We are very pleased to be offering maps and driving directions to trailheads listed in our database utilizing Google Maps API.

If a valid street address is available for the trailhead(s) or the GIS / GPS coordinates have been entered, the trailhead(s) will be mapped with optional satellite backgrounds and zoom-in-out facilities. Use the Trail Finder (left-upper) to search for trails with 'Trailhead Mapable' box checked and see the 250+ currently available.

If no coordinates have been entered but a nearby street address is known, then the address can be searched and if valid, displayed on the map. The street address has been given a latitude and longitude coordinate that defines its position on the globe, geo-oriented.

If the location is only near by, you can display the aerial, grab the marker and move it visually to the parking lot of the trailhead. The coordinates can be displayed at any time by clicking the marker. If you are the TrailMaster, there will be an 'Update' button displayed with the coordinates. Click this to copy the coordinates into the trail data.

All registrations are previewed by TTN staff prior to publication. Once geo-oriented and published, full descriptions, trailhead maps and driving directions are available.


Locate your next Trail Outing here!

We have completed a major effort to clean up and verify the information in our extensive database of trails in Texas. With over 620 trails in the database, keeping this up-to-date is an ongoing task and new trails are being created all the time.

Whether you like walking, jogging, hiking, nature study, birding, cycling, in-line skating, equestrian activities, canoeing or off-road vehicles, you will find trails that welcome you and provide the facilities that you need. Just click either the 'Find Trail' Trail Finder link in the navigation bar to the left.

We depend heavily upon input from trail providers, such as Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, City and County Parks departments and trail enthusiasts for our information. If you are one of the above, please go to the TTN portal, using the 'Join TTN' link in the upper-left of this page, and register for membership and become a TrailMaster. If you are already a member, you should check the information on your trails and on yourself to be sure the right word gets out on one of our most valuable resources, access to Texas open spaces.

Many photos throughout this site are courtesy of Texas Parks & Wildlife © 2002

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