Thousands of trail users flock to the Redding area trails each year! 

Our trails are loved by everyone, but in order to stay well maintained they need the extra attention of someone special. 

Is that person you?

The Redding Trail Alliance

Adopt-A-Trail Program

Through the Adopt-A-Trail Program, individuals, families, and groups* can support maintenance on their favorite trails in the Redding region. As a potential trail adoptee you will be given a list of adoptable trails. We encourage you to spend as much time with each trail as you need, so you will know for sure that the trail you are adopting is a great fit for you and that you will be able to show that trail the love it needs.  Remember, all trails are different and will require their own special care.  We at RTA are here to help you through every step of the process.  If you have any specific questions about individual trails, we will do our best to answer them.   

After you have chosen your trail to adopt, Redding Trail Alliance and the Bureau of Land Management field office will make arrangements with you to get specialized training in how to best take care of your trail.  

Trail Adoption Responsibilities

  • Spending time with your trail and reporting any major damage or concerns via our trail reporting app. 

  • Lopping back brush that is encroaching on the trail

  • Weed-whacking sections of trail the get overgrown with tall grass

  • Cleaning out drains

  • Removing trail hazards

  • Working with RTA employees to rehab sections of trail tread as needed.  

Trail Adoption Benefits

  • Preservation of local trails!

  • Trailhead signage listing you or your groups name as the adoptee

  • Option to host volunteer trail day with friends, family and co-workers

  • Website listing and name association with the trail

  • Thousands of smiling and appreciative trail users

With your name out there as a trail adoptee your commitment to trail stewardship will be apparent to all who enjoy the trail you choose to adopt. 

Make your mark on local outdoor recreation and adopt a trail today!

This is a yearly renewable program and we ask that you consider a multi-year commitment.  The Adopt-A-Trail Program is operated under an agreement with the local Bureau of Land Management field office.  

To adopt-a-trail, email info@reddingtrailalliance or fill out the form below for more information and a list of available trails. 

*We are not able to facilitate trail adoption using the name of for-profit businesses. 

Adopt-A-Trail Inquiry