Utah Trails Forum Guest Speakers

Utah Trails Forum

Partnership & Access in Unusual Places: Lessons Learned from Improving Trails to Climbing Areas

On June 17th, 2022, the Salt Lake Climbers Alliance and the Utah Office of Outdoor Recreation presented a talk based on case study examples and focused on the successes and challenges of multi-use trail partnerships, planning, building, and maintaining. We shared how the USFS’s largest climbing access trail network, the Alpenbock Loop climbing area, was implemented as well as lessons learned from working with professional trail contractors and volunteers. And don’t forget the bottom line - the funding sources!

The Utah Trails Forum brings together industry professionals, trail advocates, volunteers, and community leaders to advance the building and care of natural surface trails. It encourages partnerships to plan, build and maintain trails from inception to completion. The forum also serves as a learning resource for individuals throughout Utah looking to further their knowledge of trail building and maintenance.

Through workshops, dialog, and networking opportunities, the Utah Trails Forum shares best practices, promotes local organizations, and offers guidance. It is a unifying network that develops and supports access to safe and sustainable trails throughout the state.