The Squamish Adopt a Trail Program

The purpose of the District of Squamish Adopt a Trail Program is to provide opportunities for partnerships with the community in keeping our extensive trail network clean and safe. The District of Squamish has a diverse trail network that has been built by volunteers and community groups. The trails range from single-track mountain biking to a leisurely stroll around Nexen beach with everything else in between. The District wants to recognize these efforts and maintain the existing network and plan for the future. The District realizes that trails represent and provide many benefits to the community. Some of these are:

Health and Well-Being

• Encourages physical fitness and healthy lifestyle
• Creates new outdoor recreation and alternative transportation opportunities
• Connects users with the natural environment and contribute to spiritual and mental well-being
• Provides a safe alternative to roadways

Social and Cultural

• Provides social venues for interaction
• Protects culturally and historically valuable areas
• Fosters community involvement by providing excellent partnership opportunities
• Provides natural learning grounds
• Improves community aesthetics

Economics

• Stimulates tourism and recreation related spending
• Reduces the costs of medical care, sick leave and absenteeism in the workplace
• Improves property values and marketability of homes
• Improves the image and attractiveness of the District as a business and residental location

Environment

• Preserves associated open spaces
• Provides an opportunity for increased understanding and appreciation of the natural resources and the protection of those natural resources
• Improves air quality by providing an alternative to motorized transportation

Volunteers will be asked to adopt a section or an entire trail and to perform selected duties for a select period of time. Any business, community or service organization, youth group, school, class, family, a group of individuals or individual can volunteer for the District of Squamish Adopt a Trail Program. If you are interested fill out the Adopt a Trail Program Application form.