Toyota and onX Lead Trail Revival Efforts Across Public Lands

Toyota and onX report on the Trail Revival Project that restored public trails nationwide, highlighting key sites, volunteer work, and the effort to protect long-term access.

The summer collaboration between Toyota and onX Offroad evolved into one of the most notable volunteer-driven efforts of the year. The Trail Revival Project reached 13 locations across the United States, showing how collective action can restore access to public trails threatened by natural disasters and limited resources.

Launched in May, the initiative quickly gained momentum as more than 125 off-road clubs applied to host their own restoration days. With support from Toyota and onX—through funding, tools, and guidance—the project grew well beyond its original anchor events.

Some areas faced especially serious challenges. In the Mendocino National Forest, volunteers cleared 21 miles of trails in a single day, removing burned limbs and debris left behind by the Ranch Fire. In northern Michigan, the aftermath of the 2024 ice storm put nearly 200 miles of routes at risk, leading crews to focus on clearing popular Black Lake and Bummers Roost Trails. Further east, Old Fort in North Carolina worked to recover from Hurricane Helene, with local residents, clubs, and the G5 Trail Collective restoring damaged access points and essential infrastructure.

Additional efforts took place in Pennsylvania, Colorado, Montana, Idaho, and Virginia. Depending on the site, volunteers cleared storm damage, restored drainage, built retaining structures, or expanded existing routes, such as the work on the Challis Creek & Ramshorn Trail. Although most locations did not publish exact mileage or volunteer-hour totals, the overall impact was substantial: more than 400 volunteers dedicated thousands of hours to protecting access to public lands.

For Toyota, the project reflected a broader commitment to the landscapes where customers live, work, and explore. As Group Vice President Mike Tripp noted, access to nature is essential, and helping preserve these places is part of the brand’s responsibility. onX emphasized that the initiative represents more than maintenance—it is part of a growing stewardship movement focused on long-term care for public trails.

While the 2025 Trail Revival Project officially concluded in late October, its momentum continues. Ongoing club support, grants for tools and infrastructure, and the opportunity to apply for future events lay the groundwork for continued restoration efforts. The project reinforced a simple truth: protecting access to the outdoors depends on those willing to care for it today, ensuring it remains open for tomorrow’s adventurers.