Start Date
08/21/2025
End Date
08/21/2027
Description
As trail use continues to grow across the United States, inclusive trail design is becoming more than a best practice—it’s an expectation. This webinar will explore how maps can play a pivotal role in making trails more accessible and engaging for everyone, regardless of ability, background, or experience level.
Presented by Ezra Schwartzberg, Director of Green Goat Maps and Adirondack Research, this session will share insights from real-world projects where thoughtful cartographic design enhanced access, supported funding requirements, and helped land managers better serve diverse trail users. From interactive online maps for land trusts to ADA-compliant trailhead kiosks, Ezra will showcase how data visualization, design clarity, and user-centered thinking come together to create tools that support recreation, stewardship, and public communication.
Participants will walk away with actionable ideas for integrating accessibility into trail maps—whether planning a new preserve, upgrading signage, or applying for grants with inclusive access goals.
Distance Learning
Yes
Course Equivalency
No
Subjects
Parks & Recreation
Health, Safety and Welfare
Yes
Hours
1.0
Learning Outcomes
Understand how clear, inclusive map design supports equitable trail access and user confidence.
Learn how accessible maps help meet ADA standards and public funding requirements.
Explore examples of trail maps that bridge physical accessibility, user experience, and storytelling.
Discover how land trusts and agencies can use online and print maps to engage broader audiences and enhance stewardship.
Instructors
Ezra Schwartzberg, Ph.D., Director, Green Goat Maps
Course Codes
Provider
American Trails