Trails cost money, averaging $3-$6 per linear foot or more. In addition to the cost of building trail, we have other expenses including trail tools, storage, insurance, events, trail crew leader training, food for our hard working trail volunteers and member benefits. With grants, donations and funding from programs, we can hire trail crews and machines to get trails built more quickly and further leverage the work of our volunteers. Also, a large active membership gives us credibility as we work with land managing agencies such as the city, county, and Forest Service in planning more trails.