Utah Trails Forum

The Trail Master Steward online course provides volunteers, trail organizations, and land managers with a foundational understanding of the values inherent in trail stewardship. It introduces the basic skills required to be a steward of our trail resources.

Creating individual connections between experienced mentors and motivated mentees to further the UTF mission of advancing trail access, quality, and stewardship through collaboration, education, and technical support.  

Areas of Mentorship: Access and equity, advocacy, trail planning, design and construction, trail stewardship and volunteer programs, education and training, trail activation, land protection, and funding. 

Program Benefits: One-on-one learning opportunities, access to UTF’s mentorship directory, discounted admission to UTF Conferences, and mentor/mentee activities. 

Program Expectations: 

• Each mentorship will last a minimum of 3 months with the opportunity to continue longer if both Mentor and Mentee agree.
• Mentors and Mentees are committed to having the capacity to meet for at least 1 hour bi-monthly.
• Complete the mentorship application including their geographic region and detail up to three clear objectives they’d like to achieve during their mentorship.
• Complete post-mentorship survey and/or exit interview with UTF committee members. 

Interested Mentors & Mentees – Stay tuned for 2024 application dates. 

Connecting you to Utah’s trail experts. Add your contact information to the map and connect with Utah’s many trail builders, planners, and more. The map showcases individuals based on their skillset in the following areas: 

• Developing community support for trails. 
• Mobilizing and supporting volunteers. 
• Designing, building, and maintaining accessible trails. 
• Developing and supporting local trail organizations. 
• Trail design and construction. 
• Trail maintenance. 

If you have any requested map updates, questions, or comments please reach out to clansche@utah.gov