Sarah Walter

Sarah began her work with Penn Trails as Planning and Design Manager in 2019 and transitioned to her role leading the company in 2024. Sarah is a licensed Landscape Architect in Pennsylvania, with a unique blend of previous experience in municipal planning, conservation, and land trust administration. Sarah’s journey with Penn Trails has involved all aspects of project management from visioning through construction, with constant dedication to crafting trails that inspire, connect, and endure.

Whether she is assessing an existing trail to help land managers plan strategic improvements, laying out a trail to provide new recreational opportunities, getting her hands dirty on a construction site, or working on early stage visioning and master planning, Sarah brings a deep-rooted appreciation for the natural world and a desire to create meaningful experiences for others. Her approach empowers communities to navigate the intricacies of the design process, shaping trails that cultivate sustainability, accessibility, and environmental stewardship.