For decades, our organization (Shawnee Trail Conservancy, a 501(c)(3) trail advocacy organization) has been dedicated to protecting and preserving public access to the Shawnee Nation Forest for all.

The Trail Designation Project has already relocated and fixed many miles of equestrian and hiking trails and has plans to relocate over 100 miles of trails.

We have also used our funding to add a ton of much needed signage and mapping, with a focus on increasing the safety and enjoyment for everyone who uses the Shawnee trails.

Shawnee Trail Conservancy has fought to protect and improve these hiking and riding trails not only by putting in the hard work on the trails themselves, but also by standing up for them in the courtroom. Through both hands-on care and legal advocacy, we have ensured the trails remain safe, accessible, and preserved for future generations

We have been proud to work hand-in-hand with the Forest Service, learning the parameters, limitations, and regulations that they must follow so that we can better align our efforts. By building this cooperation, we've been able to serve the community more effectively and ensure that our projects support both conservation goals and retaining public access