Trail Building

Transforming former railroad tracks into a vibrant rail-trail requires technical know-how, support from your community, guidance from experienced trail builders and successful strategies to overcome barriers. Whether you are new to the trail movement, or a seasoned trail builder, use Rails-to-Trails Conservancy's suite of resources to find answers to technical questions or to guide you through the trail-building process.

Trail-Building Toolbox >> A comprehensive resource center for trail-building, answering questions on everything from corridor research to user surveys. Publications Library >> Fact sheets and in-depth reports on topics from rail-with-trail to liability. Also try our searchable resource database. Early Warning System >> Be the first to know! Sign up to receive railroad corridor abandonment notices and resources for action in your state. Trails & Greenways Listserv >> Connect with trail adovcates, managers and professionals from across the country. Ask RTC Staff >> Can't find the answer using the resources above? Contact RTC's trail development staff with your question. Interested in partnering with RTC? Consulting Services >> Training & Workshops >> Thinking of adding RTC to your project team? View a portfolio of previous work - and see what we're working on now. In addition, our training sessions and workshops help answer questions for beginners and experts alike.