U.S. Forest Service Expands National Trails Day with Over 1,000 Events Nationwide
The U.S. Forest Service is enhancing its participation in National Trails Day, scheduled for June 6, by offering free access to national parks and greenlands. This annual event, co-sponsored by the American Hiking Society, is recognized as the largest single trails event of the year. Tyler Ray, senior director of programs and advocacy at the American Hiking Society, announced that over 1,000 events are planned, including 284 at Forest Service sites. These events range from volunteer trail work to guided hikes and family-friendly outings across the country. The initiative aims to encourage people to rediscover public lands or explore new trails. Many events will be led by Forest Service rangers or trail partner organizations, which are responsible for approximately 60% of trail maintenance across Forest Service lands, covering over 165,000 miles of trails. 
