Opening Date* When did the business start at this location
Trail Friendly Atmosphere* Its critical that your business has a trail friendly atmosphere and is welcoming to trail users. While there is not one specific thing that makes your business trail friendly, please explain the steps you take to make trail users feel welcome and valued.
Front Line Staff Training / Local Trail Knowledge* It is important that the staff that the customers interact with have a basic understanding of the local trails and amenities. Being able to answer questions like “where is the nearest trailhead”, “where does the trail go”, an “what can I do on the trail” are examples of some common questions trail users have. Explain how you train front line staff to answer these types of questions.
Community Support Does your business support trail causes? Are you a participating member of an advocacy, planning, or trail group? List the ways you support your local trails and trail users.
DLNHC Corporate Partner or Business Membership Are you an active DLNHC Corporate Partner or Business Member? Record the membership level and date you joined.
Trail Events Does your business host or sponsor public trail events (rides, paddles, runs, etc.)? To qualify you need to host/sponsor at least one public trail event per year. Record the name, date, and type of event.
Trail Promotions Does the business have a regular or seasonal promotion or sale for trail users? What special things do you do to encourage trail users to shop at your business? Document the promotions.
Social Media Provide links or handles for your business’s social media accounts: Facebook, Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, Pinterest, TikTok, etc.
Additional Comments Is there anything else you would like to share about how the business supports trails and trail users? If you’re doing something that isn’t listed, or goes above and beyond any of the options, please tell us!