Tread Lightly!® Master Tread Trainer™ Qualification Exam

Presented by Tread Lightly!, in partnership with the Federal Highway Administration's Recreational Trails Program.

As a Master Tread Trainer, you are responsible for training Tread Trainers.

The Master Tread Trainer Qualification Exam tests the knowledge of participants of the Master Tread Trainer Course. In order to become a qualified Master Tread Trainer, you must first participate in a live, in-class course. Following the course, participants must pass this exam with a score of 80% or better. A coupon code for this exam is given at the end of the in-class course.

The following topics are covered:

  • Tread Lightly! Organization Overview
  • The Tread Trainer Course
  • Tread Trainer Program Administration
  • Tread Lightly! Programs
  • Tread Trainer Roles and Responsibilities

All information is available on the Tread Lightly! website and in the Tread Trainer course manual.

Do not sign-up and pay for this exam if you have not participated in an in-class Master Tread Trainer course.

Please report any problems to the Education & Training Programs Manager.


Your Instructor


Danielle Fowles-McNiven
Danielle Fowles-McNiven

Tread Lightly!’s assistant director, develops and manages Tread Trainer – Tread Lightly!’s national volunteer training and outreach programs. Formerly the Grassroots and Legislative Affairs Coordinator for the American Motorcyclist Association, Danielle has recruited, trained, mobilized and overseen advocates to influence motorized recreation related issues. A graduate from the University of Utah with a bachelor’s degree in political science, she has worked with numerous volunteers at the local, state and national levels. Danielle enjoys shooting, horseback riding, camping and all forms of motorized recreation.


Course Curriculum


  Participant Information
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  Tread Lightly! Organization Overview
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  The Tread Trainer Course
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  Tread Trainer Program Administration
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts now and never ends! It is a completely self-paced online course - you decide when you start and when you finish.
How long do I have access to the course?
How does lifetime access sound? After enrolling, you have unlimited access to this course for as long as you like - across any and all devices you own.
What if I am unhappy with the course?
We would never want you to be unhappy! If you are unsatisfied with your purchase, contact us in the first 30 days and we will give you a full refund.

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