Mission

To build, maintain, and advocate for sustainable natural surface trails for our community.

Vision

COMOTA envisions the Columbia area connected by natural surface trails – where a sustainable network brings people outdoors, fosters connection, and inspires long-term stewardship. 

We see a future where: 

• Everyone – of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and trail user type – can enjoy time outside on well-designed, well maintained natural surface trails. 
• Partnerships thrive, uniting agencies, landowners, organizations, and community members to support trail development and maintenance. 
• A diverse network of trails offers year-round opportunities for recreation. 
• Trail users become trail stewards, participating in volunteer work, educational programs and community events. 
• A shared Natural Surface Master Plan guides thoughtful growth and ensures long-term sustainability. 
• Trails are recognized as essential infrastructure for health, equity, and quality of life. 
• COMOTA expands strategically and sustainably, increasing it’s capacity to build, maintain, and champion natural surface trails across the community. 

Values

• Sustainable Trails
• Stewardship
• Partnerships
• Community
• Access to Nature and the Outdoors