Join the Forest Service on June 6 to celebrate trails and promote trail stewardship
June 4, 2026 - The National Forests and Grasslands in Texas invites the public to participate in events throughout the national forest system as we celebrate National Trails Day.
National Trails Day was established by the American Hiking Society in 1993 and occurs annually on the first Saturday in June. It brings together federal land managers, partners, and volunteers to celebrate trails and accomplish trail stewardship projects to ensure they are safe, well-maintained, easy-to-follow and accessible.
Additionally, the Forest Service is designating June 6, 2026, as an additional recreation Fee-Free Day to the 2026 calendar to celebrate National Trails Day, meaning all standard amenity recreation sites on Forest Service lands will be at no cost to the public. For all 2026 Fee-Free Days on National Forest System lands and information, please visit our website. Fee Free Days applies only to standard amenity recreation fees and does not waive expanded amenity fees, concessionaire charges, reservation fees, special recreation permit fees, or third-party costs unless separately authorized.
“Across Texas, our national forest and grasslands trails offer opportunities to experience the beauty, history, and benefits of the outdoors,” said forest supervisor Kimpton Cooper, National Forests and Grasslands in Texas. “National Trails Day is an opportunity to celebrate these special places and recognize the important role recreation plays in the Forest Service mission. Whether you hike, bike, camp, hunt, fish, or simply enjoy time in nature, our public lands are here to connect people with the outdoors and inspire stewardship for generations to come.”
For information about the National Trails Day events on the National Forests and Grasslands in Texas, contact the district ranger offices:
- Angelina Sabine Ranger District: 936-897-1068
- Caddo Lyndon B. Johnson Ranger District: 940-627-5475
- Davy Crockett Ranger District: 936-655-2299
- Sam Houston Ranger District: 936-344-6205
The Forest Service-managed trail system, at more than 165,000 miles, is the largest public trails system in the United States. In 2025, volunteers and partners accounted for more than 60% of all trail maintenance accomplishments (nearly 26,000 miles).
