Trailhaus brings an exceptional depth of experience in recreation planning, trail design, and project implementation across a wide range of landscapes and user groups.

With more than two decades of hands-on leadership in the trail planning field, Trailhaus is widely recognized as a trusted expert in developing world-class trail systems that balance community goals with ecological, regulatory, and operational realities.

Shane Wilson founded Trailhaus in 2022, following a distinguished career with the International Mountain Bicycling Association (IMBA), where he served as a lead planner and project manager within their globally respected Trail Solutions program. While at IMBA, Shane directed the "Ride Center" destination development initiative and managed complex trail system planning projects in locations as diverse as St. Moritz Switzerland, La Ventana Mexico, St. George Utah, and Hemsedal Norway. His planning efforts have shaped landscape-level trail networks for both motorized and non-motorized users, always with a focus on sustainable design, stakeholder collaboration, and regulatory compliance.

Based in Hood River, Oregon, an epicenter of outdoor recreation, Trailhaus specializes in crafting visionary, actionable planning documents tailored to the unique character of each community and landscape.

Trail Planning & Design

Shane Wilson brings over 20 years of trail-specific experience, including large-scale recreational master plans, detailed system design, and on-the-ground implementation. Trailhaus has successfully planned trail networks in some of the world's most demanding and high-profile destinations.

Recreation Infrastructure Design

Trailhaus has extensive experience in designing trailheads, wayfinding systems, kiosks, interpretive signage, and management tools to support durable, welcoming, and navigable trail systems.

Broad Recreational Scope

In addition to traditional trail planning, Shane has led projects that integrate bike parks, disc golf, ski areas, golf courses, and other complex recreational facilities.

Public Engagement Leadership

Trailhaus is known for developing and managing inclusive stakeholder engagement strategies-using tools such as online mapping, surveys, and public events-to ensure transparency, community buy-in, and productive collaboration.

Regulatory & Environmental Alignment

Trailhaus has developed multiple NEPA-ready planning documents for use on federal lands and has a proven track record of working within strict regulatory frameworks, including CERCLA-related constraints, institutional controls, and NRDP guidance.

Project Funding & Grant Administration

Shane Wilson has secured and administered numerous grants for planning and construction through federal programs, including U.S. Forest Service Challenge Cost Share Agreements and Assistance Agreements with the Bureau of Land Management.

Effective Communication & Coordination

Clear, consistent communication is a hallmark of Trailhaus's project delivery. The team excels at facilitating coordination between clients, agency staff, steering committees, and other stakeholders to ensure that all voices are heard and that project goals remain aligned.