Type of Place
Hiking Trails
For nearly 30 years, The Conservation Fund has helped ensure access to some of America’s best hiking experiences. From close-to-home urban trail systems to the most remote wilderness hikes, our efforts have successfully helped establish, connect and extend trails as well as protect viewsheds along the way. Check out the projects below to learn more about some favorite hiking trails we’ve helped protect.
Projects
Four State Forest
The Northern Forest rises from the Tug Hill Plateau in central New York and stretches across Vermont, New Hampshire,...
Gallatin Valley Land Trust, Montana
Popular for its trails, beaches, fishing access, dog park and climbing boulder, the 16-acre Bozeman Pond Park sits in...
Garrity Mountain Wildlife Management Area
In the 1880s, the prospect of copper drew miners to what would eventually become the town of Anaconda in...
Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument
Located on the northern rim of the Grand Canyon, the Parashant National Monument is a marvelous testament to the...
Grand Teton National Park and Jackson Hole, WY
Land conservation successes near and within Grand Teton National Park are improving wildlife habitat and visitor experiences in Jackson...
Green Mountain National Forest
One of only two national forests in the Northeast, the Green Mountain National Forest stretches from the ancient Taconic...
Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad National Monument
Harriet Tubman was a true American hero. Born on Maryland’s Eastern Shore, Tubman spent nearly 30 years of her...
Harriet Tubman’s Legacy Grows On Maryland’s Eastern Shore
More than 100 years after her death, a new chapter of Harriet Tubman’s legacy is unfolding on Maryland’s Eastern...
Headwaters State Forest
Situated on the North and South Carolina border and connecting to more than more than 100,000 acres of existing...
Helping the YMCA of Duluth Save Camp Miller
For more than a century, the YMCA of Duluth has offered summer resident camps and outdoor, environmental education opportunities...
Ice Age National Scenic Trail
Glaciers may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of Wisconsin, but consider this:...
Lackawanna Highlands
The Lackawanna Highlands project in northeastern Pennsylvania follows a trend across the country of vast privately-owned working forests in...
Laguna Atascosa National Wildlife Refuge
The elusive and solitary ocelot, a small wild cat with markings similar to a leopard or jaguar, once roamed...
Lewis and Clark National Historical Park
Long fascinated by what lay west of the Mississippi River, President Thomas Jefferson in 1803 commissioned Captain Meriwether Lewis...
Liberty Hill
Thirty miles northeast of Columbia, SC, is Lake Wateree, a 13,000-acre lake created in 1920 with the construction of...
Michaux State Forest
Pennsylvania’s Michaux State Forest covers more than 85,000 acres and is referred to as the state’s ”cradle of forestry.” We helped expand Michaux...
Monmouth Battlefield State Park
On June 28, 1778, General George Washington’s Continental Army attacked the British just outside Monmouth Court House in New...
Mt. Baldy, Los Angeles
If you’re in the Los Angeles area, look north to the San Gabriel Mountains and you’ll see Mt. Baldy,...
Nemadji River And Douglas County Forest
Back in 2010, the Fund worked with Douglas County to protect nearly 4,000 acres along the Nemadji River, safeguarding...
Oconee National Forest
Did you know that forestry is the largest manufacturing sector in Georgia? Forests are a critical part of the state’s...
Optimizing Farmland Protection in Baltimore County
With one of the nation’s most established farmland preservation efforts, Baltimore County in 2006 reached a major milestone: preserving...
Ouachita National Forest
The Ouachita National Forest covers 1.8 million acres across Oklahoma and Arkansas. This beautiful forest has mountains, lakes, rivers and trails open...
Pinchot State Forest
In northeast Pennsylvania, Pinchot State Forest is a beautiful natural area that shelters wildlife and offers outdoor enthusiasts a colorful...
Pisgah National Forest
Rushing waterfalls and melodious birdcalls lift the deep quiet of Pisgah National Forest in the Appalachian Mountains.
In 2009, we...
Powderhorn Ranch
Approximately 94% of land in Texas is privately owned. With the state’s population continuing to grow, there’s a critical...
Roaring Creek At Weiser State Forest
In 2003, The Conservation Fund teamed up with the Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources to protect nearly 9,000 acres...
Rocky Fork, Tennessee—completely protected for generations to enjoy
The nearly 10,000-acre Rocky Fork property was once the largest unprotected tract of land in the Southern Appalachians. Located...
Saginaw Bay Watershed Initiative Network
The largest watershed in Michigan, Saginaw Bay is located between the thumb and forefinger of Michigan’s “mitten” on the...
San Juan Island National Historical Park
Located in the waters between Vancouver Island to the west and Washington State to the east – and just a short...
Saving San Diego's Open Space
San Diego is known for its miles of coastline and beautiful beaches. But there is more to this coastal...
