Regional Chapters
The World Trails Network is a home for trails from around the world, a place to exchange ideas, learn, network and meet fellow trail managers, trail founders and enthusiasts.
The network champions regional chapters to further the collaboration between trails in distinct geographic regions. These chapters include Asia Trails Network, European Trails Network, The Med Trails Network, and Pan American Trails Network
The Pan American Trails Network (WTN -Americas) acts as a regional hub across Central, North and South America. The Pan American Trails Network is a nonprofit incorporated in the U.S. State of New Hampshire with a 501(C)3 registration. It is dedicated to furthering the vision and mission of the World Trails Network in South, Central and North America.
The Asia Trails Network is engaging in trail networking across Asia. This hub was officially established in January 2014. Its aim is to share trail issues and common values and take the initiative in building a sustainable trail industry through knowledge sharing and an effective cross-promotional platform for trails, the creation of a healthy walking travel culture, the protection of natural resources and the implementation of corporate marketing.
European Trails was founded in February 2025 as a German non-profit association and has 11 members from 8 different nationalities. The organization serves as the central coordinating body for trail management organizations across geographical Europe and represents the region as the European chapter of the World Trails Network. Members of European Trails automatically receive full membership in the World Trails Network. European Trails fosters collaboration and knowledge exchange among all stakeholders in the trail sector, empowering them to speak with one strong, unified voice. They work on sustainable organizational models and funding structures, including advocacy for increased financial support at the European level. The goal is to harmonize trail certification guidelines and standards for difficulty classification, signage, and waymarking. They prioritize upgrading existing trails over building new ones and promote trail use in regions and population groups where it is currently underrepresented.
The Med Trails Network brings together trail organizations in the Mediterranean region and empowers development through hiking. By sharing best practices and trail stewardship information, Med Trails Network is working towards the improvement of trail networks in the region. By doing so, they are also protecting and promoting cultural and natural heritage.