Trails Forever Program
FRIENDS believes in community-based programs! We encourage clubs, businesses, families or groups of friends to adopt a Parkway trail.
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WE are building partnerships with groups to maintain this critical Parkway resource -- your Parkway trails! The Blue Ridge Parkway has over 100 trails and over 350 miles of trails that need your help!
For individuals or families to be approved to adopt a trail, they must meet the same criterion as clubs or businesses. The Approval Process begins with applying either on line or requesting an application by calling 800-228-PARK (7275).
Groups must meet the following criterion:
- Commitment to maintain the trail for 3 to 5 years and with sufficient manpower
- Submit an application
- Be approved by the Park Service representative in your area
- Once approved, submit NPS Volunteer Forms on all group members before you begin your work
- Submit quarterly maintenance forms of your trail work and hours of service
List of Trails/Overlooks that need Adoption
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Volunteer Application
Pre-Steps In The Process:
1. Visit the trail site as a club/organization/group and see if the trail is a match with your organization. The terrain and length of trail are all considerations.
2. Review the Trail Maintenance Standards
3. Consider your commitment to the Trails Forever program. Can your organization commit for 3-5 years?
4. Submit the online Volunteer Trails Forever application or application requested from our office 800-228-Park(7275).
5. After you have adopted your trail, please submit quarterly the hours worked on your trail by printing the PDF form Maintenance Activity Form.
