05/01/2026
Have you ever opened and seen a trail marked [CLOSED]? 🤔
It’s actually part of something much bigger!
AllTrails has been one of our top resources for finding hikes for over 10 years, but we recently learned it does so much more than show trail info and maps (their Peak membership even identifies plants which I’m personally SO excited about🤓)
Through their Public Lands Program, they give backend access to land managers (counties and park systems like ) who can update closures, permits, route changes, and even Leave No Trace info in real time.
And from their 2025 Impact Report, they’re also investing back into the outdoors through conservation efforts like the Stewards Fund which supports trail maintenance, cleanups, and climate resiliency projects.
It’s always a balance of more access to the outdoors… but also protecting the places we love so they don’t get overwhelmed.
So when you see [CLOSED], it’s part of a system trying to protect both people and the trails, so please respect it! 🤍
Did you know this?
