American Trails sponsors the annual contest for photographs of designated National Recreation Trails across the country. Our annual contest provides awards in several categories and shows off entries (and previous winners) on the NRT website.
The goal is to highlight the diversity of the NRTs and to make more Americans familiar with these great trails. We're looking for good photos of trail users as well as special facilities, art on the trails, management issues, construction, and volunteers. We also want to see entries that cover the many types and uses of National Recreation Trails throughout America.
Competition Process
Submit photos of any part of the network of National Recreation Trails. See the competition website for a list of applicable trails. Award Categories include: TRAIL USE- Accessibility
- Hiking and Walking
- Equestrian
- Paddling and Water Trails
- Bicycling
- Off-Highway Vehicle riding
- Snowmobiling
- Skiing, Snowshoeing, and Dogsledding
- Trail Sharing
- Training and Education
- Trail Work
- Youth and Volunteers
- Health and Fitness
- Urban Trails and Greenways
- Rail and Canal Trails
- Historic Features
- Scenery and Natural Features
- Arts and Interpretation
- Innovative Facilities
- Environmental Features, Flora, and Fauna
- The trail as photographic inspiration
Judging Criteria
Photos are reviewed by a panel of judges from American Trails.Participate
Website: https://www.americantrails.org/national-recreation-trails/photo-contest
Managing Organization: American Trails
Eligibility:
Photos of any designated National Recreation Trail are eligible from anyone.
Photos of any designated National Recreation Trail are eligible from anyone.
Registration Dates
December 15, 2019
12:01am PST