Experience the Difference We've Made
A snapshot of RTC’s work in 2017 to ensure trails are at the heart of healthy, thriving communities.
Elizabeth River Trail | Photo by TrailLink user krmurphy
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating a nationwide network of trails from former rail lines and connecting corridors to build healthier places for healthier people.
What We're Working On
TrailNation Summit
RTC gathered a team of national experts, public officials, trail and active transportation advocates at the TrailNation Summit to share best practices and real-world challenges.
Building Trail Networks
We’re working nationwide to connect trails and communities—creating trail networks through TrailNationTM projects that deliver incredible benefits for people and places.
Advocating for Trail Investment
With a federal infrastructure bill in play for 2018, and a renewal of federal transportation legislation only two years away, now is the time to advocate for trails.
See How Trails Transform America
Opening Day for Trails Celebration
This year marked RTC’s sixth annual Opening Day for Trails! On Saturday, April 7, 2018, people across the nation kicked off the spring trail season by hitting their favorite trails for a walk, run, ride or special event.
In Case You Missed It
West Virginia and Pennsylvania’s Parkersburg to Pittsburgh Corridor
Morgantown's Caperton Trail, part of the Mon River Trail System | Photo by James Riel
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