Adopt-A-Trail

Show Trailusers Your Love of Trails

The Adopt-A-Trail Program provides a way for businesses and individuals to take a leadership role in trail maintenance.

The Adopt-A-Trail Program provides a way for businesses and individuals to partner with SBTS and our National Forests by sponsoring trail maintenance on specific trails. Trails are National Forest System Trails, and the Adopt-A-Trail Program is operated under Volunteer Agreements with the Plumas and Tahoe National Forests.

Your philanthropic contribution to the maintenance and upkeep of National Forest System Trails will instill pride for you, your company and your employees and provide much needed trail maintenance that currently has no Federal funding or labor source. And it is a great way to promote your business while demonstrating that you care for trails that current and future generations will enjoy.

Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship (SBTS) staff works with the “Sponsoring’ individual or organization to provide necessary trail supervision, tools and training. SBTS will host a trail workday and post work party for your employees, fellow staff members and/or friends. Trail work is a rewarding team building experience!

If you or your organization are interested in sponsoring the maintenance of a trail, take a look at the Adopt-a-Trail Programs Menu and contact Marty Scheel at Marty@SierraTrails.org.

Adoption Guidelines

You or your organization will receive a trailhead sign on your adopted trail listing you as the trail sponsor. These are official, high quality US Forest Service signs. This is a yearly renewable program, and we ask that you consider a multi-year contribution. Funds are used for spring log out, brushing and immediate drainage work that everyone notices and appreciates.

Trail Adoption Benefits

Preservation of historic trails and in some cases, construction of new trails
Company volunteer trail day with friends, family and co-workers. Food, beverages, tools and good times provided by SBTS
Trailhead signage listing your name or your organization’s name as the ‘Sponsor’
Website listing and association with the trail system
Thousands of smiling and appreciative trail users
Adoption funds are 100% tax-deductible (SBTS Tax ID # 72-1579038)

Adopt a trail sign on trail in Lakes Basin

Trails That Fit Your Demographic

We have regions of trails that are highly popular with specific recreation segments. Choose a trail to best support your demographic and let them know you are supporting the trails they love.

Custom Trail Adoption Partnerships

Have creative ideas for contributions or want to be a bigger cash donor and Stewardship Partner? Sky’s the limit for creativity. Contact Marty Scheel to customize a partnership or for additional questions Marty@SierraTrails.org