Trail Protection

Embracing the vision for the CDT

Embracing the vision for the CDT. CDTC recognizes the trail belongs to the people, and that we have a responsibility to future generations to responsibly manage the trail’s resources and to place those resources in a sacred trust that will ensure that the trail continues to nurture others as it has nurtured so many generations before. To that end, CDTC is committed to building a non-motorized backcountry trail and protecting the trail corridor along the Continental Divide.  CDTC serves the trail through on-the-ground projects that ensure the trail is maintained and its corridor is protected in perpetuity. This is accomplished through advocacy for the trail with agencies, lawmakers and the general public; supporting, and inspiring volunteerism for trail construction and maintenance; communicating the vision and direction of the trail as a sustainable resource; educating users, volunteers, and the general public on the appropriate route and uses of the Trail; cultivating strong partnerships; fundraising to help leverage resources widen our impact to protect and preserve the CDT; and by encouraging and supporting land protection efforts to acquire the acquisition of the Corridor on private lands to solve some of the Trail’s most challenging connectivity issues.