We build and maintain non-motorized public trails in the Applegate Valley, including the Applegate Ridge Trail.
The Applegate Trails Association (ATA) is a non-profit organization, formed by community residents to develop a system of hiking, mountain biking, and equestrian trails in the mountains and meadows of the Applegate and Rogue valleys. We cooperate with public land agencies, community organizations, and private landowners to preserve and connect historic trails, and to build new trails, for the broader community and generations to come. ATA is funded by chairitable donations and an all volunteer staff.
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Mark Hamlin, Chairman: Mark has been an avid hiker and backpacker all his life. And, feels like he landed in heaven, that is the Applegate Valley. He and his wife moved here to retire in 2019. Mark had the pleasure of meeting David Calahan, the prior Chairman and leader of the ATA for many years, before he passed away.
The dream is to see the BLM approve and build the Applegate Ridge Trail (ART), from Jacksonville to Grants Pass.
Geoff Weaver, Director: Geoff lives offgrid on 170 acres in the Applegate and is a hiker and mountain biker. He is part of the Oregon State University Land Steward Workshop program and an expert on off grid systems and building to the high-efficency Passive House Standard that helps people live year-round using minimal energy.
Norm Young, Director: Norm has lived in the Applegate Valley since 1987 after coming here from the Bay Area. He has run Applegate Broadband since he started it in the year 2000. He doesn't just think that it's paradise here--he knows it! Norm takes full advantage of all the recreational opportunities here: which include hiking, mountain biking (now e-biking), paragliding, white water rafting, surfing over on our incredible coast, and occasionally kiteboarding. Norm lives on a little slice of paradise in the upper reaches of the Applegate, where he is an avid gardener. Norm wants to see everybody else enjoy this paradise as well; which is why we need a 90 mile trail from Ashland to Grants Pass!
Scott Prose, Director: Scott was born and raised on a Applegate Valley farm. He feels a strong connection to the community and lands of the Applegate Valley.
