Welcome!
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
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in
association with 
2009
TTN State Trails Conference
15th Statewide Conference
January 21 - 23, 2009
Waco, Texas
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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
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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
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 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!
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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).
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Coming
Events
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?
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.
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