About the Centre for Trail Excellence
Research and resources for the trail sector
The Centre for Trail Excellence is working to strengthen the trail sector through research, evaluation, knowledge mobilization and sector-wide collaboration.
It builds sector capacity – equipping trail managers and partners to meet evolving challenges, strengthen operations and deliver exceptional trail experiences. Its work is grounded in four research areas: trail design and management, trail sector capacity, healthy communities, and trail accessibility and inclusion.
1. Trail design and management
Exploring techniques and best practices to support the design, construction and maintenance of sustainable and climate-resilient trails.
2. Trail sector capacity
Examining the systems, strategies and data that enable trail organizations to operate sustainably, respond to change and grow their impact.
3. Healthy communities
Exploring how access to well-designed trail systems supports physical and mental well-being, belonging and community cohesion.
4. Trail accessibility and inclusion
Investigating barriers to access and exploring tools, technologies and design strategies to make trails more inclusive for everyone.
