California Trails Conservancy Program Comes to Life in SB 287
Senator Arreguin demonstrates leadership in authoring visionary legislation, which addresses longstanding gaps in coordination and funding across federal, state, and local jurisdictions. SB 287: California Trails Conservancy Program lays the groundwork for a more unified and effective approach to trail development, management, and stewardship statewide.
A New Resource for the Trails Community
Spearheaded by CAMTB’s sister advocacy organization, California Trails Foundation, our diverse coalition represents trail users, advocates, and stewards from every corner of the state—urban and rural, coastal and inland, Sierra to desert. We include hikers, cyclists, runners, equestrians, conservationists, and multi-modal mobility advocates, all united by a shared commitment to expanding access to California’s public lands and trail systems.
The California Trail Conservancy Program envisioned by SB 287 will:
- Promote the development of environmentally sound trail networks and greenways;
- Expand equitable access to trails and nature-based recreation for all Californians;
- Support policies and funding strategies that strengthen current and future trail systems;
- Encourage collaboration across land management agencies and organizations to address emerging trends in trail use and improve connectivity between natural and built environments—especially in underserved areas.
Importantly, SB 287 calls for a broad, inclusive working group under the California Natural Resources Agency to guide this effort. We are confident that this coalition already exists—represented by many of the organizations signed below—and will continue to grow with the bill’s adoption.
Together, we can build a more connected, resilient, and equitable trail future for California.
Broad Support from Agencies, Stewards, and Land Trusts Alike
The California Trails Conservancy Program enjoys a diverse mix of supporters, beyond the trail stewardship community, including:
- Bicycle Trails Council of the East Bay
- California Mountain Biking Coalition (CAMTB)
- California Outdoor Recreation Partnership
- California Trails Foundation
- Central California Off Road Cyclists
- Coastside Land Trust
- County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation
- Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy
- HTA Consulting
- Lowlifes Respectable Citizens’ Club
- Marin County Bicycle Coalition
- Midpeninsula Regional Open Space District
- Mount Wilson Bicycling Association
- Nature for All
- Orange County Mountain Bike Association (OCMTBA)
- Pacific Crest Trail Association
- Peninsula Open Space Trust
- Rails-to-trails Conservancy
- Redwood Trails Alliance
- San Mateo County Parks
- Santa Cruz Mountains Trail Stewardship
- SF Urban Riders
- Sierra Business Council
- Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition
- Sonoma County Regional Parks
- Tahoe Area Mountain Biking Association
- The San Diego Mountain Biking Association
- WRT
SB 287 is part of CAMTB’s Priority Legislation for 2025. Click on the link to see our full agenda.
