Our Mission
The Veteran Trail Project exists for one reason — to make sure no veteran walks the road ahead alone.
How it started
Born on the Trail
When Tyler Cuddy transitioned out of the Marine Corps, he found himself doing what a lot of veterans do — pushing through alone. The camaraderie, the purpose, the people who just got it — all of it was gone overnight.
The Veteran Trail Project started as a simple idea: bring veterans together around shared experiences in the outdoors. Trails, campfires, and open sky have a way of cutting through the noise and creating the kind of honest connection that's hard to find anywhere else.
What began as a small group of veterans hitting local trails has grown into a nationwide community — one built on trust, shared service, and the belief that the best is still ahead.
Hear it from Tyler
What we stand for
The Mission
To connect veterans with community, resources, and purpose — so every veteran has a trail worth walking and people to walk it with.
Brotherhood & Sisterhood
Service creates bonds that don't expire. We honor that connection and build on it.
No One Left Behind
We actively reach out, check in, and show up — because isolation is the enemy.
Purpose Beyond Service
The mission doesn't end at discharge. We help veterans find their next one.
Earned Trust
We say what we mean, do what we say, and protect the community we've built.
Leadership
Who We Are
Tyler Cuddy
Director & Founder
Marine Corps Veteran
Tyler founded the Veteran Trail Project after his own transition out of service. He leads the organization with the same commitment to his people that defined his time in uniform.
Ready to Find Your Trail?
Join a community of veterans who've got your back — on the trail and off it.
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