Table of Contents

1 What is a Water Trail? by Dave Getchell

3 From the President

6 Guiding Principles by RTCA & NAWT

8 Traits of a Successful Water Trail by RTCA staff

10 What is a Water Trail Plan? by Jordan Sector

12 You’re Never Paddling Alone… by Corita Jones

14 Private Land Access by Dave Mention

16 Interpretive Signs and Maps by Kate Williams

18 Management and Maintenance of your Trail by Reed Waite

20  Leave No Trace Principles

21  The ACA’s Water Trails Program by Paul Sanford

22  Water Trails Risk Management by Leslie White

24 Adventures in Water Trail Development by Brook Lenker

26  Resources & References

27  River Network Partnership