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Statewide Trails Conference
The conference provides trail users and the wider public a statewide opportunity for training and networking with trail professionals. There are many ways to enjoy Alaska's trails and the conference brings them together all under one roof. Trails and outdoor recreation are a public health asset and an economic engine for the state and the trails conference seeks to raise the profile of trails and their importance to Alaska.
The 2026 Statewide Trails Conference will be held May 6-8th at Hilltop Ski Area and the BP Center in Anchorage with a virtual option as well. See below for a description of the topics for each day, and stay tuned for the full agenda.
Please see the Conference Archives below to view recorded sessions and presentation slides from 2025 and previous years.
The 2026 Trails Conference is going to have a slightly different structure than past years. Everyone is welcome to attend all three days of the conference, but each day will have a specific focus so attendees can prioritize the topics most applicable to them.
Wednesday, May 6th
Location: Hilltop Ski Area
Focus: Technical Skills for Trail Building
Description: This day will be most applicable to trail crew members, trail crew leaders, trail work volunteers, those who employ trail crews and coordinate trail volunteers. The focus will be on the practical, on-the-ground realities of trail building and will feature presentations, trainings, and seminars.
Thursday, May 7th
Location: Hilltop Ski Area
Focus: Tricky Topics Discussed in Working Groups and Small Conversations
Description: This day will be applicable for everyone from brand new trail crew members to state agencies to trail nonprofits to trail users. The focus will be on some of the biggest issues that the trail world grapples with and will feature minimal presentations, instead focusing on work sessions, group conversations and knowledge sharing within the community.
Friday, May 8th
Location: BP Energy Center
Focus: Funding, Policy and Project Presentations
Description: This day will be most applicable for those who work on the administrative and organizational side of trails and trail work. The focus will be on funding, policy, and projects and will feature information delivered via presentations.
Conference registration
A big thank you to our 2026
conference sponsors
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