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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.

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HAPPY TRAILS!
The TTN Board

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, economic benefits of urban trail proximity to real estate development, and awareness of nature’s value to balanced living. Our January 2009 conference - "TEXAS TRAILS; THEN, TODAY AND TOMORROW" - will provide both newcomers and veterans new insights on urban 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, will be the keynote speaker. The conference includes guided tours of some of Waco’s recent facility upgrades. Potential sponsors are invited to contact us and let us know how we can provide valuable exposure in the conference exhibit area. At each and every conference, attendees meet knowledgeable trails vendors and partners, ready to help.

Brochure & Registration - Click here for the conference brochure which contains full information on the conference along with forms that can be printed for registration by mail. Click here to register on line.

Program Schedule - Click here for the current version of the conference schedule. There are still a few details to be worked out but this is will give you an idea of the compelling lineup already in place.

Awards - The “Tales of Texas” awards are TTN's way of recognizing Texans working to create trails that promote recreation, health, economic development, and travel opportunities for Texas residents and visitors alike. Nominees may be from the public or private sector, paid or volunteer. Either a governmental agency, staffer or citizen may have initiated the effort. Please click here to download a nomination form. Presentations will be made at the Awards Dinner on Thursday, January 22, 2009. Nominations must be submitted or postmarked no later than December 1, 2008. Please nominate your favorites and plan to attend and support the efforts of these worthy recipients.

Sponsorship - Join us as one of our sponsors in Waco next January, and be a part of this great slate of presentations on trail operations, trail programming, health/fitness benefits, economics, future trail trends, success stories, eco-tourism and more. Sponsorship levels include Rancher, Trail Boss, Outfitter (which include exhibit space) and Bootstrap. Click here for more information and the form needed to reserve your space -- and let us know right away how we can maximize your exposure to this ever-widening audience.

Thank You!
2009 TTN State Trails Conference Sponsors!

RANCHER

TRAIL BOSS

OUTFITTER

Bowman-Melton Associates	BW2 Engineers
Civil Associates	Freese and Nichols
Halff Associates	City of Nacogdoches
Rhino Markers	The River Studio

BOOTSTRAP
Joe Moore

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

• Rocky Hill Ranch
• Trinity Trail
• Redbud Trail
• Angel of Goliad Trail

Send a message to Webmaster if your trails should be featured here!

Coming Events

Photo Album

Nature Tourism is the focus of Texas Agrilife Extension Service Miles Phillips - Agrilife Extension (click image for full display) Wet and wild, Texas offers an abundance of natural venues for trail users. Click here for more information. View Album

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.