Teen Trail Corp Resources

Reportable trail work hours include:

  • Public trail systems

  • Private property that permits regular public access

  • Private property where Local Dirt events and PICL Conference and State races are scheduled

  • Mountain bike or multi-use trails

  • General trail maintenance such as trimming and clearing fallen debris

  • In-depth trail projects such as new builds, berms, re-routes, and drainage under the direction of a local trail organization

  • All hours performed by student-athletes, coaches, and non-NICA team volunteers

Trail work should be completed:

  • during official team or league activities or

  • under the direction of a local trail organization or trail club

NOTE: If trail work is performed without the team, it should first be cleared with a Head Coach, Team Director, or TTC Coach and then verified by the TTC Coach or trail work organization before reporting.

This season’s trail work leaders by gender and grade, as well as heat map of locations where trail work is taking place.

Please reference Section 5.19 — TEEN TRAIL CORPS (TTC) REPORTING AND AWARDS in the PA Handbook for details.

Check out stories of Teen Trail Corp and TTC Captains in PICL News!

TTC Captain Resources

TTC Captains are student-athletes who show a commitment to caring for trails and outdoor spaces by leading meaningful projects, similar to an Eagle Scout or Gold Award, that strengthen local trail networks and parks, build community pride, and grow leadership skills through the process.

Projects may include, but are not limited to:

  • trail improvement (i.e., drainage, re-route, berming, etc.)

  • trailhead kiosk

  • trail signage or mapping

  • bike maintenance stand

  • trail organization social media campaign

  • trail network fundraiser

  • trail advocacy newspaper article, and much more!

TTC Captains receive 25 bonus points and are recognized at the End of Season Awards.