Membership

A Warrior’s Path of Kentucky  Membership is an exclusive opportunity for communities that want to collaborate—either within their own town or in partnership with neighboring communities—to support youth outdoor education, conservation, and the statewide Warrior’s Path trail system. Chapter members work side-by-side to provide meaningful outdoor experiences, strengthen community pride, and expand the reach of the Warrior’s Path of Kentucky initiative.

There are multiple forms of membership so please read each carefully. 

  • Warriors Path Community Membership
  • Chapter Membership 
  • Other Membership Options 

For examples of  Warriors Path Communities visit This page

Criteria:

  •  Close proximity to Warrior’s Path, within 5-10 miles or a connecting community
  •  Knowledge of Warrior’s Path of Kentucky mission and project
  • Local support/interest; including interest from local tourism organization
  • Model community to represent the path (clean, open to visitors, outdoor recreation oriented)
  • Plans to establish hike, bike and driving paths along the Warrior’s Path
  • Willing to promote and/or host in an information center

Eligibility:

  • Apply as a town (Note: 2 or more communities in the same county will receive a 10% off discount)

Benefits:

  • Chapter Chair becomes voting member of the parent organization
  • Complimentary booth space during all WPK events
  • Branded merchandise

To Apply: Email hammond.max@warriorspath.org to start the application process

Rates:

  • Small Community under 5,000 population $500/year
  • Medium Community 5,000-20,000 population $750/year
  • Large Community 20,000+ population $1,000/year

Eligibility:

  • 10 or more people in proximity can become a chapter or two communities can form a chapter

To Apply: Email hammond.max@warriorspath.org to start the application process

Benefits:

  • Stewards of the trail (includes oversight and input)
  • Annual membership (30% goes to chapter/70% to parent organization)
  • Chapter Leader Handbook (digital version)
  • Complimentary booth space during all WPK events
  • Access to annual parent organization grants for chapter projects

Rates:

  • Individual Membership $50/year

For adults who want to support the mission, volunteer, or participate in educational programs.

  • Family Membership $75/year

Households with children or multi-generational families who participate together. Family-friendly workshops and activities, volunteer opportunities and updates on WPK projects

  • Organization Membership $100/year

Schools, clubs, nonprofits, youth groups, civic groups or community organizations. Includes access to workshops, volunteer opportunities, discounts at Warrior’s Path events, members only section on website, specific branded merchandise and updates about WPK projects.