Celebrate Trails Day Events
Celebrate Trails Day event in Exton, Pennsylvania | Photo by Mark Yanigasawa
This year, we’re working with our supporting organizations and partners to make this the best and most far-reaching Celebrate Trails Day yet, creating more opportunities for everyone to come together on trails to enjoy and express appreciation for these outdoor spaces. Because when we show up on trails—and celebrate all the ways they deliver joy and impact—we send a message loud and clear that these spaces are essential.
Get ready for Celebrate Trails Day by exploring our map of events and activities planned across the country. Leading up to the celebration, we will keep updating the map with newly added event information, so keep checking back and make sure you’re signed up to receive updates about the celebration.
We’re planning to highlight events and activities in every state, so be sure to explore all of the exciting ways to join the celebration—nationwide!
“This celebration will be special. In the same year that RTC celebrates 40 years of uniting people by trail and America reflects on key moments that have shaped the last 250 years, major decisions are being made in Congress that will influence trail development nationwide for years to come. In this milestone year for America’s trails, we hope everyone will join us in coming together to enjoy—and elevate—the difference a day on the trail can make in our lives.”
—Ryan Chao, RTC President
Northeast Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- Connecticut: Norwalk River Valley Trail in Norwalk
- Maine: Portland Trails in Portland
- Massachusetts: Massachusetts Central Rail Trail in West Boylston
- New Jersey: Stockton Station Park—part of the Circuit Trails—in Camden
- New York: Catskill Scenic Trail in Stamford
Mid-Atlantic Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- District of Columbia: Anacostia River Trail—part of the Capital Trails Network—in D.C.
- Pennsylvania: Cobbs Creek Trail—part of the Circuit Trails—in Philadelphia
- Virginia: Mount Vernon Trail—part of the Capital Trails Network—in Alexandria
- Virginia: Elizabeth River Trail in Norfolk
- Virginia: Celebrate with Sports Backers along the Fall Line trail in Richmond
- West Virginia: Caperton Rail-Trail—part of the Industrial Heartland Trails Coalition network—in Morgantown
Southeast Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- Alabama: Chief Ladiga Trail in Piedmont
- Florida: Celebrate with the AVA along the East Central Rail Trail in Deltona
- Florida: Emerald Trail in Jacksonville
- Georgia: Man O’War Trail in Pine Mountain
- North Carolina: French Broad Greenway in Asheville
- South Carolina: Green Crescent Trail in Central
- Puerto Rico: Paseo Puerta de Tierra in San Juan
South Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
Midwest Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- Indiana: Greater Indy Trailways in Indianapolis
- Iowa: Pre-Celebrate Trails Day event with the AVA along the First Ave Trail and Bob Kerrey Pedestrian Bridge—part of the Great American Rail-Trail—in Council Bluffs
- Michigan: William Field Memorial Hart-Montague Trail State Park in Hart
- Michigan: Pre-Celebrate Trails Day event along the Bay-Zil Rail Trail in Bay City
- Ohio: Great Miami River Trail—part of the Great American Rail-Trail—in Dayton
- Wisconsin: Ozaukee County Interurban Trail—part of the Route of the Badger network—in Mequon
Plains Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- Kansas: Redbud Trail in Andover
- Nebraska: Cowboy Trail Connection—part of the Great American Rail-Trail—in Chadron
- Oklahoma: Urban Trails in McAlester
- South Dakota: George S. Mickelson Trail in Lead
Southwest Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- Arizona: Rio Salado Pathway in Tempe
- Nevada: Genoa Trail in Genoa
- New Mexico: Los Alamos County Trail Network in Los Alamos
- Utah: Lindon Heritage Trail in Vineyard
Mountain West Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
West Region
We’ve highlighted a sampling of featured events across the region below. You can view all events on our map.
- Alaska: Ship Creek Trail in Anchorage
- California: Bay Bridge Trail—part of the Bay Area Trails Collaborative network—in Oakland
- California: Pre-Celebrate Trails Day Event along the Foothill Trail in Hayward
- Oregon: Coyner and Larkspur trails in Bend
- Washington: Olympic Discovery Trail—part of the Great American Rail-Trail—in Sequim
Trail Tips, Ideas and Resources
You can also participate in the celebration by getting outside for your own ride, walk or other type of trail adventure! To help, we’ve gathered resources to help you design your own day on the trail. Get started by finding a trail near you and checking out our Celebrate Trails Day guide for ideas.
Plus, you can find a trail to visit near you using TrailLink, RTC’s free app and website with maps, descriptions and more to help you discover and enjoy more than 40,000 miles of multiuse trails nationwide.
