BUILDING COMMUNITY

one trail at a time

We help communities secure funding and build meaningful trails.

At Resilient Trails Network, we partner with underserved and rural communities to help them secure funding and build trails that reflect the unique landscapes, history, and culture of each area. From support for designing and interpreting landscapes to ongoing maintenance of well designed trails, we’re on a mission to help communities create inviting trail systems that connect people to nature, heritage, and each other.

Our Vision

Our work is grounded in getting trails funded and built for the benefit of communities.

We're committed to fostering diversity in nature-based activities and leadership. We envision a future where everyone feels welcome in outdoor spaces designed for and by them.

Resilience: Our Guiding Principle

We champion resilience—the ability to adapt, recover, and grow amidst challenges.

Our trails are more than paths through nature. They help communities grow stronger, adapt to change, and build a shared sense of purpose

  • See a trail that needs some TLC? Submit a request for trail maintenance by emailing jenny@theresilienttrailsnetwork.org

    Requested, not claimed

    • Repair 30 feet of fall line trail in a Rockingham County park. Email Jenny for more information. Note: this requires a professional trail builder. If you are a professional trail builder interested in volunteering with us, please get in touch.

    Requested, pending

    • ROTC, pending: Monroeton Elementary School Trail. Trail corridor needs clean up and pin flagging.

    Past volunteer work.

    • Accomplished by Fine Arts Festival Association. 4 volunteers for total of 8 hours of work. Spruce up the trail for The Creative Trail. Saturday 10/19.

    • Accomplished by UNCG Spartan day of Service and SERVPRO Rockingham. 10 volunteers for a total of 20 volunteer hours. Spruce up of Stoneville Nature Trail on 8/31/24.

    Email jenny at the resilient trails network dot org to stay up to date on upcoming volunteer work.

  • We meet monthly for volunteer-driven trail clean-ups and professional trail tuneups for the beauty and sustainability of trails in rural and underserved communities. Sign up here.

  • Help the K12 Trails Crew blaze a trail to success! Our Amazon Wish List is packed with gear to keep our paths clear and our spirits high. Every purchase helps us turn small steps into big adventures. Rather make a cash donation? That's great too! Head over here.

  • Trails Network volunteer trail professionals will evaluate the suitability of land for trail development, taking into consideration environmental impact, biodiversity, and community access. Give us a call (336) 496-8181‬

Board of Directors

  • ShLanda Burton

    Chair

    Forsyth County

  • Jenny Edwards

    Vice Chair

    Rockingham County

  • Katrina Harrison

    Secretary

    Rockingham County

  • Rhonda Stephens

    Treasurer

    Alamance County

  • Dean Franco, PhD

    Forsyth County

  • Harlan Gradin, PHD

    Durham

  • Valencia Abbott

    Rockingham County

  • Sayrd Price

    Stokes County

  • Lindsay Pegg

    Rockingham County

  • Steven Pulliam

    Rockingham County