

The leadership of the nonprofit Adirondack Rail Trail Association comprises longtime trail advocates, municipal officials, local business leaders and residents. They are driven by passion, dedication, and a shared vision to create a transformative and inclusive trail experience for all, fostering a strong sense of community and environmental stewardship.

Julia lives in Saranac Lake. She has worked for environmental and recreational organizations in the Adirondacks for over 20 years. She enjoys biking, skiing, and walking on the Rail Trail with her family.
Chair and Treasurer
Town of Harrietstown Business Representative
Vice-Chair
Secretary
Mayor, Village of Lake Placid – Designees Brad Hathaway, DPW Superintendent or Jackie Kelly, Deputy Mayor (shared)
Supervisor, Town of Harrietstown – Designees Jeremy Evans or Ashley Milne, Council Persons (shared)
Mayor, Village of Tupper Lake – Designee Pete Edwards, Code Enforcement Officer
Supervisor, Town of Tupper Lake – Designee Rick Donah, Councilman
Supervisor, Town of North Elba – Designees Rick Preston or Emily Kilburn Politi, Council Persons (shared)
Town of Tupper Lake Business Representative
Town of Harrietstown Business Representative
Town of North Elba Business Representative
Town of Tupper Lake Business Representative
President and CEO, Regional Office of Sustainable Tourism (ROOST) – Designee Jasen Lawrence
Town of North Elba Business Representative
Mayor, Village of Saranac Lake
Executive Director, New York State Snowmobile Association (NYSSA) – Designee Bob Korosec, NYSSA Trails Coordinator
Town of Santa Clara Business Representative
Town of Santa Clara Business Representative
Supervisor, Town of Santa Clara
Regional Forester, NYS DEC – Designees Keith Carrow or Kendra Ormerod (shared)
Emeritus Board Member, author and trail builder
Emeritus Board Member, retired manager with the Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
Emeritus Board Member, retired founder of the Adirondack Explorer





Right now, a group of generous donors have pledged to match donations to help us raise $34,000 before the end of the year. These funds support trail amenities, including port-o-potties, trash removal, and signs in 2026.
Please help us reach this goal and double the impact of your gift!
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