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Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail: September 2026 Trail of the Month
September 04, 2026

Explore the Hall of Fame Mount Vernon Trail, an 18.5-mile journey through nature and history, connecting communities across Virginia.

Walkers on Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail in Rosslyn | Photo courtesy Rosslyn BID
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Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail Receives Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Top Honor, Named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail
August 20, 2026

Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail celebrates community impact and historical significance in America.

Runner along Virginia's Mount Vernon Trail | Photo By Asa Photography, courtesy Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail
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Safe by Design: Examining the Impact of Trails and Bike-Ped Infrastructure on Safety in America
July 17, 2026

Learn how the Cowboy Recreation and Nature Trail enhances safety for cyclists and transforms the biking experience in Nebraska.

Merchantville Bike Path in New Jersey | Photo by Thom Carroll
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A Year of Joy and Progress for Trails
December 19, 2024

This year of progress for trails underscored how trails are transforming lives and bringing joy to people and communities.

2024 Hall of Fame induction celebration for Hawaii's Ke Ala Hele Makālae | Photo courtesy County of Kauaʻi
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Federal RAISE Grants Illustrate Widespread Demand for Infrastructure That Makes It Safer and Easier to Walk and Bike in Communities Nationwide
June 27, 2024

RTC analysis Finds RAISE Grant Awards Address Needs of Bicyclists and Pedestrians, and Many Fill Gaps in Active Transportation Networks

Herring Run Trail | Side A Photography
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Regional Partnership Secures $25 Million Federal Grant for Massive Investment in Trail Network
June 28, 2023

Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission, Montgomery Parks and the District DOT receive $25 million to fix and build trails.

Anacostia River Trail ride | Photo by Tim Ervin, courtesy Friends of Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens
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Rails-to-Trails Conservancy Awards $300,000+ to Support Inclusive Trail Projects Across the Nation
November 14, 2022

RTC has awarded a combined $300,000+ in grants to 25 organizations working in rural, suburban and urban communities across the country as part of the 2022 Trail Grants program.

Atlantic Greenway South Beach Trail, part of the Miami LOOP | Photo by Lee Smith
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Trail Moments | A Journey Along the Anacostia River Trail
September 29, 2022

As a longtime resident of Hyattsville, Maryland, I watched as the Anacostia River Trail (ART) was expanded and finally completed. It meanders along the Anacostia River from Bladensburg, Maryland, to D.C.’s Wharf area, about 12 miles one way. This is my favorite local trail—and it’s only 2 miles from my house!

Washington, D.C.'s Frederick Douglass Memorial Bridge | Photo by James Heilig
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Top 10 Trails in Washington, DC
December 02, 2021

D.C. has a lot treasures to discover including its rail-trails and multiuse pathways. Check out our favorite trails in Washington, DC.

Washington, D.C.'s Metropolitan Branch Trail | Photo by India Kea
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2021 RTC Fall Trail Grants Supporting Equitable Trail Access Around the Nation
November 17, 2021

RTC announced the recipients of over $300,000 in grants as part of the 2021 Trail Grants Program. These grants were given to 45 organizations around the country

Washington's Palouse to Cascades State Park Trail in part of the Great American Rail-Trail | Photo by TrailLink user scfroehlich