Trailblazers

Trailblazers is a nonprofit formed in 2021 through the merger of NWA Trailblazers, an organization that has developed 300+ miles of multi-use trails, including the OZ Trails network, and BikeNWA, a bicycle advocacy and education-focused organization that has led the region in advocating for active transportation. Our core areas of work include Trail Development and Consulting and Community Outreach and Advocacy. 

Our mission is to lead the development of an innovative regional recreation and transportation movement that places trails, cycling, and active transportation infrastructure at the core of an inclusive, vibrant, and healthy culture.

The convergence of NWA Trailblazers and BikeNWA into Trailblazers establishes a single organization that upholds the goal of creating a world-class recreational and active transportation infrastructure network, while strengthening our focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion. Under a single organizational roof, our holistic approach to developing a robust, accessible trail, cycling, and active transportation network is strengthened, as is our capacity to generate a positive impact.