Trailsnet now has an “about” page. So for those of you who were wondering, here’s what trailsnet is all about:
What is trailsnet?
- Trailsnet is a website for active travelers and trail lovers.
- Trailsnet provides information about both self-guided and hosted active travel opportunities worldwide.
- Trailsnet is a network of trails on the internet.
- Trailsnet allows users to find the trail of their dreams for biking, water sports, hiking, snowshoeing, inline skating, cross-country skiing, backpacking, trail running, Trikking and more.
- Trailsnet allows users to add their own trails and specifically encourages all different types of users to add trails that best suit their particular activities and personal transportations styles.
What kind of trails are found on trailsnet?
▪ bike trails ▪ kayak trails ▪ hiking trails ▪ canoe trails ▪ underwater (scuba & snorkel) trails ▪ rail-trails ▪ canal trails ▪ urban trails ▪ connector trails ▪ mountain bike trails ▪ backpacking trails ▪ historical trails ▪ scenic trails ▪ park trails ▪ county trails ▪ inline skating trails ▪ paved trails ▪ cement trails ▪ dirt trails ▪ gravel trails ▪ Trikke trails ▪ International trails ▪ Island trails ▪ Trekking trails ▪ handicap accessible trails ▪ snowshoeing trails ▪ nordic ski trails
How do I add trails to trailsnet?
- From any page in the trailsnet website, click on the “Add a New Trail!” link near the top of the page.
- For first-time users, you will be prompted to enter a username & password.
- Enter as much trail information as you know.
- If you have pictures, enter those also. (Unfortunately, some users have had problems with this feature because of browser compatibility issues or file size for the picture. If this happens, feel free to send a couple trail pictures to kevin@trailsnet.com, & he will enter the pictures on the trail page for you.)
- Once you enter all the information, you will submit the trail for final review; you will be notified when it has been published. (When that happens, feel free to notify the world that you are a published trail-guide writer. Share the good news with your Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook and blog friends.)
Why add trails to trailsnet?
- Believe it or not, there is absolutely no record of how many miles of trail there are in the United States, the world, or even any given state. Trailsnet would like to remedy that by providing a list of every trail in the world in one central location. That way, we will know how many miles of trail are out there, what types of trails they are and who is using the trails. This will improve trail location, trail funding and trail record-keeping.
- If you have your own website, trailsnet allows you to provide a link back to your website with each trail you add to the trailsnet trail inventory.
- It’s nice to share. If you have a trail that you enjoy, now you can share it with others so they can enjoy it.
- It allows particular types of trail users to share trails that are specific to their interests. For example, if you are a recumbent lover, you can add a recumbent trail that you enjoy. If you are a Trikke rider, just add a Trikke trail and share it with your fellow Trikkers. The same goes for tandem bikes, Elliptigos, Street Striders, inline skaters, equestrians, trail runners, backpackers, hikers, snowshoers, nordic skiers, etc.
What makes trailsnet unique?
- Trailsnet is the only trails website that caters to active travelers. We realize that some people enjoy trails so much that they design vacations around their favorite long-distance trails. So we provide news about trail tours, active travel tour companies, long-distance trails, and how to plan trail-based vacations.
- Trailsnet knows that trails are particularly well-suited to most personal transportation vehicles (PTVs) like bikes, Trikkes, recumbents, tandems, G3 Steppers, Elliptigo, Street Strider, inline skates, etc. So we provide information about personal transportation vehicles as well as the trails that cater to those vehicles.
- Trailsnet is not directly affiliated with any other organization, so our trail reviews are unbiased and diversified. We include information about all types of trails, not just limited types of trails.
- Trailsnet absolutely does not compete with other trail organizations but works in conjunction with them. In fact, trailsnet is a huge supporter of such organizations as American Trails and Rails to Trails Conservancy.
- Registering with and adding trails to trailsnet is incredibly easy. We don’t require membership, personal details or a lengthy profile.
What is the difference between trailsnet.net and trailsnet.com?
- Trailsnet.com includes a blog, trail vehicle (PTV) information, trail tour information, trail products reviews, and the ability for users to add trail information.
- Trailsnet.net is mainly a listing of trails with the ability for users to add trail information.
- Both trailsnet.com & trailsnet.net are currently non-profit websites, however trailsnet.net is officially registered as a non-profit entity whereas trailsnet.com does not currently have that official designation.
2 comments
Well written and explained Kevin. Shall post this with as many ‘sites so as to get the word out there.
Barry.
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Thanks Barry. I thought it was about time that trailsnet had an “about” page.