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title: Case Studies | AllTrails Public Lands Program
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# Case studies

See how the Public Lands Program collaborates with government agencies, non-profits, and tourism agencies to improve visitor experience and behavior while recreating.

![Stewards Fund](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/AllTrails%20Stewards%20Fund/jacalyn-beales-eI4hIj4qMjI-unsplash%201.png?width=2000&name=jacalyn-beales-eI4hIj4qMjI-unsplash%201.png)

### 2025 AllTrails Stewards Fund Awardees

Learn about the awardees of the inaugural AllTrails Stewards Fund. Projects from around the world will receive funding to support trail restoration, resilience, and more

[ Learn more ](https://www.alltrails.com/press/announcing-the-recipients-of-the-2025-alltrails-stewards-fund)

![Friends of Griffith Park](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/Brand%20Images/Case%20Study%20Photos/FoGP.png)

### Integrating technology for responsible exploration

Using custom maps built specifically for their park, Friends of Griffith Park is educating visitors about the breadth of official trails.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/integrating-technology-for-responsible-exploration?hsLang=en)

![Iceland](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/icelandcover.png)

### Empowering sustainable tourism with digital signage

The Nature Conservation Agency of Iceland used AllTrails data and QR-based signage to provide accurate, official trail information and enhance visitor safety across the remote highlands.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/empowering-sustainable-tourism?hsLang=en)

![Olympic National Park](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/jacob-grishey-j8iPllhcWWg-unsplash.jpg?width=2000&name=jacob-grishey-j8iPllhcWWg-unsplash.jpg)

### 66% fewer search and rescue incidents

Olympic National Park used real-time alerts to swiftly and drastically improve park safety.

 

[ Read more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/fewer-search-and-rescue-incidents?hsLang=en)

![AHSCoverImage (1)](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/AHSCoverImage%20(1).png)

### 56% increase in participation for the 2025 National Trails Day®

American Hiking Society teamed up with AllTrails to empower all to enjoy, share, and preserve the hiking experience.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/increased-participation-ntd?hsLang=en)

![MartinCountyCard](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/MartinCountyCard.png)

### Dispersing visitors across the trail system

Martin County harnessed AllTrails' physical signage to provide visitors with up-to-date information and help disperse visitation.

[ Read more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/dispersing-visitors?hsLang=en)

![Great Trails State Coalition](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/GreatTrailsStateCover.png)

### Establishing the need for trail investment using visitor traffic patterns

North Carolina's Great Trail State Coalition used AllTrails data to analyze the impact of their state-wide marketing campaigns and severe weather on their trail systems.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/justifying-trail-investment?hsLang=en)

![Bay Area Ridge Trail](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/Brand%20Images/Case%20Study%20Photos/BART-Landing%20Page%20Image.png)

### Simplifying planning and navigation with trusted online trail resources

Bay Area Ridge Trail is able to provide essential, at-a-glance information to visitors before they hit the trails to ensure a fun and enjoyable trail experience.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/simplify-planning?hsLang=en)

![America's National Parks](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/Brand%20Images/Case%20Study%20Photos/ANP%20-%20Landing%20Page.png)

### 48% increase in per-donor average donations

America’s National Parks™ partnered with AllTrails on a “Month of Giving” campaign to encourage deeper support for education efforts at National Parks. 

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/month-of-giving?hsLang=en)

![Carolina Mountain Club](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/CMCCoverImage.png)

### Increasing volunteer participation by 25%

The Carolina Mountain Club partnered with AllTrails to promote a trail maintenance event.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/increasing-participation?hsLang=en)

![Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy | Photo by: Zachary Branigan](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/Brand%20Images/Case%20Study%20Photos/SBLC%20-%20Landing%20Page%20image.png)

### Funding accessibility with verified trail traffic data

Saginaw Basin Land Conservancy reviewed AllTrails visitor usage data to secure funding to build an accessible boardwalk trail. 

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/funding-accessibility?hsLang=en)

![Maryland State Forest](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Maryland%20State%20Forest.jpg?width=2000&name=Maryland%20State%20Forest.jpg)

### Using visitor insights to fund trail maintenance

Maryland Forest Service used the AllTrails data dashboard to advocate for a 3-year grant-funded trail maintenance program. 

[ Read more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/funding-trail-maintenance?hsLang=en)

![Western National Parks Association](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/WesternNationalParks.png?width=2000&name=WesternNationalParks.png)

### 244% boost to fundraising revenue and reach

Western National Park Association took their Fall Park Protector campaign to the next level.

[ Read more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/boost-to-fundraising-revenue?hsLang=en)

![Grand County Utah](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/gran%20county.png?width=2000&name=gran%20county.png)

### Responsible trail stewardship

Grand County, UT uses alerts to keep visitors on the right paths and away from protected areas.

[ Read more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/create-responsible-trail-stewards?hsLang=en)

![Friends of Bridger-Teton | Photo by Dina Mishev](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Friends%20of%20Bridger-Teton%20%20Photo%20by%20Dina%20Mishev.png?width=2000&height=1333&name=Friends%20of%20Bridger-Teton%20%20Photo%20by%20Dina%20Mishev.png)

### Reach users before they hit the trails

Friends of the Bridger-Teton helped efficiently educate visitors to the National Forest. 

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/en-us/case-studies/reach-users?hsLang=en)

![Wellington Park Mgmt Trust | Photo by Luke Tscharke](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/Brand%20Images/Case%20Study%20Photos/Wellington%20Park%20Mgmt%20Trust_LukeTscharke.jpg?width=2000&name=Wellington%20Park%20Mgmt%20Trust_LukeTscharke.jpg)

### Co-creating a recreational trail strategy

Wellington Park Management Trust integrates AllTrails data into their process for creating a new trail management plan.

[ Learn more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/recreational-trail-strategy?hsLang=en)

![NPS](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/angels-landing.png?width=2000&name=angels-landing.png)

### Improved visitor behavior 

National park rangers collaborated with AllTrails to reduce unsanctioned permit trading and improve visitor behavior.

[ Read more ](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/case-studies/improved-visitor-behavior?hsLang=en)

![AllTrails in the news](https://publiclands.alltrails.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Marketing%20Assets/Brand%20Images/group%20hiking/GettyImages-183190804-edit.png?width=2000&name=GettyImages-183190804-edit.png)

### AllTrails in the news

Read our latest press features from publications worldwide

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