Trail Steward Program
2026
We are rollling out a Trail Steward Pilot Program begining in late summer of 2026! This program is intending to leverage members' proximity to, knowledge of, and passion for specific local trails to more effectively advance CATA's mission. Trail Stewards are appointed by the CATA Board of Directors. Larger trail systems may have multiple stewards; in these cases, stewards are responsible for coordinating maintenance efforts and communication among themselves.
If you're interested or have questions, please reach out via the Contact Us page!
If you're interested or have questions, please reach out via the Contact Us page!
REQUIREMENTS
- Be a current CATA member in good standing
- Be over the age of 18 years old
- Be able to walk or ride chosen trail system on minimum intervals of once weekly to provide condition updates to either CATA leadership or CATA’s social media accounts
- Be willing to schedule and lead trail work days for assigned trail system as needed
- Prefer 12 month commitments.
EXPECTATIONS
Each Trail Steward is expected to perform reasonable levels of trail maintenance independently (see below) or coordinating a CATA trail work day for larger maintenance requirements. The steward is also responsible for providing condition updates weekly or after significant weather events.
Reasonable trail maintenance includes:
Recommendations for larger trail improvements such as reroutes, addition/deletion of features, and construction of new trails/connectors are not required but will be considered by CATA or the land manger on a case-by-case basis.
Stewards may use their own trail maintenance equipment if preferred. CATA can also provide tools and equipment on an as-needed basis. Be sure to log your volunteer hours at the bottom of this page. Every hour counts!
Reasonable trail maintenance includes:
- Brush and vegetation removal from the trail
- Erosion repair
- Replacement of damaged signage
Recommendations for larger trail improvements such as reroutes, addition/deletion of features, and construction of new trails/connectors are not required but will be considered by CATA or the land manger on a case-by-case basis.
Stewards may use their own trail maintenance equipment if preferred. CATA can also provide tools and equipment on an as-needed basis. Be sure to log your volunteer hours at the bottom of this page. Every hour counts!
TRAILS
List of Central Arkansas Trails open for the Steward Program. As program grows, trails may be added:
- Allsop Park
- Blue Mountain
- Rattlesnake Ridge
- Boyle Park
- Pinnacle Mountain State Park
- River Mountain Park
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