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Trails Committee

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Mission & Purpose:

The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.

Contact:

​Please send all public comments and messages to [email protected].

Trails Committee

Mission & Purpose:

The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.

Contact:

​Please send all public comments and messages to [email protected].

Trails Grants

Off-Highway Vehicle Grant

Off-Highway Vehicle Grant

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Snowmobile Grants

Snowmobile Grants

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Non-Motorized Trails Grant

Non-Motorized Trails Grant

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Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant

Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant

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Councils and Committees

Attention Trails Enthusiasts

Colorado Parks and Wildlife is requesting applications for upcoming openings on the Colorado Recreational Trails Committee. Please view the Committee Vacancy Announcement for information and requirements.

The following representative positions are open:

Congressional District 6 - Congressional District Map

Application period is open until filled.

How to Apply:

  • To be considered, applicants must reside in the appropriate congressional district.

  • Download and complete the 2025 Committee Application

  • Please submit a resume with your application to [email protected] with the words "Recreational Trails Committee Application" in the subject line.

For further information, contact the State Trails Program at [email protected]

Download Application

Councils and Committees

Trail Grant Application Review Process

The Colorado Recreational Trails Committee (the Committee) is responsible for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife’s trail grant application review process and makes recommendations to the CPW Commission regarding funding strategies for Motorized,  Non-Motorized and LWCF grants. 

    Public Comments

    Public comments are welcome for all grant applications at each step of the review process (upon submission and posting of the application, before the subcommittees, before the State Recreational Trails Committee and before the Parks and Wildlife Commission​). Every public comment is evaluated as part of a subcommittee's grant review and ranking process. 

    Review Process

    Trail Grant Application review and ranking process follows this protocol: 

    1. ​All grant applications are first reviewed by wildlife field biologists and regional staff. Colorado Parks and Wildlife's field staff will attempt to resolve any concerns prior to the subcommittee's review. 
    2. Applications are posted online and evaluated by the grant review and ranking subcommittees. The subcommittees score and rank the trail grant applications in their recommended funding priority order. 
    3. The ranked applications are then passed to the Committee which evaluates the applications in ranked order and recommends funding strategies to the Parks and Wildlife Commission.  
    4. The Commission provides the final funding approval to the projects receiving grant allocations.
    5. Once the annual trail grant selection process is completed, the Committee reviews the previous grant applications, and reviews policies and procedures for the next year's grant program.​

    Meet the Committee

    The committee consists of eleven members appointed by the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Commission, representing Colorado’s eight congressional districts, two at-large members currently representing Off-Highway Vehicle (OHV) and Snowmobile interests, and one member who represents the Great Outdoors Colorado (GOCO) Board. They serve four-year terms and may be reappointed to a second four-year term.

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    Whitney Johnson




    District 1 - Non-motorized Representative
    1st Term Expiration: 6/30/2029

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    Meara McQuain

    NM Subcommittee Chair


    District 2 - Non-motorized Representative
    2nd Term Expiration: 06/30/2029

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    Mick Daniel

    STC Committee Vice-chair


    District 3 - Diversified Representative
    2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2028

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    Brad Schwartz



    District 4 - Motorized Representative
    2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2028

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    Jack Placchi

    OHV Representative (Non-Motorized)


    District 7 - Non-motorized Representative
    2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2029

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    Jason Meyer

    Non-Motorized Subcommittee Chair

    District 5 - Local Government​ Representative
    2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2029

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    ​Bevin Carithers




    ​District 8 - Non-Motorized Representative
    1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2026

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    VACANT



    District 6

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    ​Heather Hormell

    STC Committee Chair
    OHV Subcommittee Chair

    At Large - Motorized Representative
    1st Term Expiration:​ 06/30/2026

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    Zachary Shacter

    Snowmobile Subcommittee Chair
    Snowmobile Representative

    At Large - Motorized Representative
    1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2028

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    Pam Denahy

    Non-motorized Subcommittee Chair


    GOCO Representative
    Term Expiration: N/A​

    Meeting Schedule

    January 30, 2026

    State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting
    2026 Non-Motorized Grants and Funding Recommendation

    In-person

    March 4-5, 2026

    Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting 
    2026 Non-Motorized Grants and Funding Approval

    In-person

    April 3, 2026

    State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting
    2026-27 OHV Grants and Funding Recommendation

    In-person

    May 6-7, 2026

    Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting 
    2026-27 OHV Grants and Funding Approval

    In-person

    June 5, 2026

    State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting
    2026-27 Snowmobile Capital Grants and Funding Recommendation

    In-person

    July 16-17, 2026

    Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting 
    2026-27 Snowmobile Capital Grants and Funding Approval

    In-person

    September 10-11, 2026

    State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting 
    Annual Meeting – Election of Officers

    Away meeting – SW

    December 4, 2026

    State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting (if needed)

    Virtual

    Upcoming Meetings

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    Apr

    3

    State Trails Committee Meeting: April 3, 2026

    Apr 3, 2026 · 9:00am - Apr 3, 2026 · 2:30pm

    CPW Headquarters - Big Horn Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    5

    State Trails Committee Meeting: June 5, 2026

    Jun 5, 2026 · 9:00am - Jun 5, 2026 · 2:30pm

    CPW Headquarters - Big Horn Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    11

    State Trails Committee Meeting: September 11, 2026

    Sep 11, 2026 · 9:00am - Sep 11, 2026 · 2:30pm

    TBA

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    30

    State Trails Committee Meeting: January 30th, 2026

    Jan 30, 2026 · 9:00am - Jan 30, 2026 · 2:30pm

    CPW Headquarters - Big Horn Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    5

    State Trails Committee Meeting: December 5, 2025

    Dec 5, 2025 · 9:00am - Dec 5, 2025 · 12:00pm

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    19

    State Trails Committee Meeting: September 19, 2025

    Sep 19, 2025 · 9:00am - Sep 19, 2025 · 2:30pm

    Homewood Suites, Lake Dillon Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    6

    State Trails Committee Meeting: June 6, 2025

    Jun 6, 2025 · 9:00am - Jun 6, 2025 · 2:30pm

    CPW Headquarters - Big Horn Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    Apr

    4

    State Trails Committee Meeting: April 4, 2025

    Apr 4, 2025 · 9:00am - Apr 4, 2025 · 2:00pm

    CPW Headquarters - Big Horn Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    7

    State Trails Committee Meeting: February 7, 2025

    Feb 7, 2025 · 9:00am - Feb 7, 2025 · 2:00pm

    CPW Headquarters - Big Horn Room

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    Dec

    6

    State Trails Committee Meeting: December 6, 2024

    Dec 6, 2024 · 9:00am - Dec 6, 2024 · 12:00pm

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    21

    State Trails Committee Meeting: October 21, 2024

    Oct 21, 2024 · 9:00am - Oct 21, 2024 · 11:00am

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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    13

    State Trails Committee Meeting: September 13, 2024

    Sep 13, 2024 · 9:00am - Sep 13, 2024 · 2:30pm

    Poncha Springs Town Hall

    The State Recreational Trails Committee reviews, scores, and ranks grant applications and formulates funding recommendations to the Commission for the Colorado Parks and Wildlife Division’s Trail Grant Programs. The Trails Committee advises the Commission and CPW on all matters pertaining to trails, their use, extent, location and funding.
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