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Trails Committee
CPW 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 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
Snowmobile Grants
Non-Motorized Trails Grant
Land and Water Conservation Fund Grant
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:
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To be considered, applicants must reside in the appropriate congressional district.
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Download and complete the 2025 Committee Application
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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]
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 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.
Trail Grant Application review and ranking process follows this protocol:
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- The Commission provides the final funding approval to the projects receiving grant allocations.
- 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.
Whitney Johnson
District 1 - Non-motorized Representative
1st Term Expiration: 6/30/2029
Meara McQuain
NM Subcommittee Chair
District 2 - Non-motorized Representative
2nd Term Expiration: 06/30/2029
Mick Daniel
STC Committee Vice-chair
District 3 - Diversified Representative
2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2028
Brad Schwartz
District 4 - Motorized Representative
2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2028
Jack Placchi
OHV Representative (Non-Motorized)
District 7 - Non-motorized Representative
2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2029
Jason Meyer
Non-Motorized Subcommittee Chair
District 5 - Local Government Representative
2nd Term Expiration: 6/30/2029
Bevin Carithers
District 8 - Non-Motorized Representative
1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2026
VACANT
District 6
Heather Hormell
STC Committee Chair
OHV Subcommittee Chair
At Large - Motorized Representative
1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2026
Zachary Shacter
Snowmobile Subcommittee Chair
Snowmobile Representative
At Large - Motorized Representative
1st Term Expiration: 06/30/2028
Pam Denahy
Non-motorized Subcommittee Chair
GOCO Representative
Term Expiration: N/A
Meeting Schedule
Date |
Description |
Location |
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January 30, 2026 |
State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting |
In-person |
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March 4-5, 2026 |
Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting |
In-person |
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April 3, 2026 |
State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting |
In-person |
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May 6-7, 2026 |
Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting |
In-person |
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June 5, 2026 |
State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting |
In-person |
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July 16-17, 2026 |
Parks and Wildlife Commission Meeting |
In-person |
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September 10-11, 2026 |
State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting |
Away meeting – SW |
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December 4, 2026 |
State Recreational Trails Committee Meeting (if needed) |
Virtual |
Upcoming Meetings
Jan
30
State Trails Committee Meeting: January 30th, 2026
Friday, Jan 30
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.
Apr
3
State Trails Committee Meeting: April 3, 2026
Friday, Apr 3
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.
Jun
5
State Trails Committee Meeting: June 5, 2026
Friday, Jun 5
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.
Past Meetings
16 results
Apr
5
State Trails Committee Meeting: April 5, 2024
Friday, Apr 5
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Headquarters - Bighorn 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.
Feb
9
State Trails Committee Meeting: February 9, 2024
Friday, Feb 9
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Headquarters - Bighorn 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.
Dec
1
State Trails Committee Meeting: December 1, 2023
Friday, Dec 1
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.
Sep
15
State Trails Committee Meeting: September 15, 2023
Friday, Sep 15
The Lodge at Mountaineer Square
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.
Jun
2
State Trails Committee Meeting: June 2, 2023
Friday, Jun 2
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Headquarters - Bighorn 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.
Apr
7
State Trails Committee Meeting: April 7, 2023
Friday, Apr 7
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Headquarters - Bighorn 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.
Feb
3
State Trails Committee Meeting: February 3, 2023
Friday, Feb 3
Colorado Parks and Wildlife Headquarters - Bighorn 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.