Plan Process

During 2010 and 2011, an NPS planning team conducted a public engagement process to discuss various alternative management futures for the Trail. Six public meetings and two partner agency briefings were held. This strategic plan documents the history and accomplishments of the Trail; explains the key management issues that have influenced the Trail during NPS leadership; presents four organizational options for sustaining the Trail; and describes public and partner views on the Trail's mission, accomplishments, and possible future organizational structure.