“That first time I rode a rail-trail, I fell madly in love with it and cycling.”
—Shawn Gossman, Hiking with Shawn
Support RTC’s work to connect the nation by trail, so we can all walk, bike and be active outside.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy
OUR MISSION:
At Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, we are building a nation connected by trails. We reimagine public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors.
WHY I SUPPORT RTC:
“I support RTC because of its commitment to being a national voice for advocating for more walkable and bikeable trails across America, including in my community!"—Brenda Dixon, Illinois
FY 2021 Impact Report
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Fiscal Year 2021 (Oct. 1, 2020–Sept. 30, 2021) Impact Report chronicles a year of momentum and victory for the trails movement. Explore the ways that, together, we are making a difference
Check out our interactive FY 2021 Impact Report to learn more about RTC’s accomplishments.
Great American Rail-Trail
The Great American Rail-Trail promises an all-new American experience. Through 12 states and the District of Columbia, the trail will directly serve nearly 50 million people within 50 miles of the route. Consider the economic opportunities and the benefits for communities along the route of a multiuse trail that stretches more than 3,700 miles between Washington and Washington.
Reconnecting America
At Rails-to-Trails Conservancy, we believe that every person—regardless of race, gender, geography, income, age, ability, sexual orientation or expression, or other minority status—deserves access to free, accessible and safe places where they can walk, bike and be active. We believe trails have the power to transform communities and create joyful, vibrant public spaces that are equitable and inclusive.
TrailLink by RTC and Google Maps
We started working with Google Maps back in 2006 to help us publish all our interactive maps on our website, TrailLink.com. TrailLink is RTC's trail-finder website and companion TrailLink mobile apps, mapping over 40,000+ miles of multiuse trails.
2,000+
Rail-Trails in U.S.
25,000+
Miles of Rail-Trails
40,000
Miles of Multiuse Trail
50
States with Rail-Trails
