This webinar explored the growing social connection crisis in North America and positioned trails as critical social infrastructure, not just transportation or recreation assets. Speakers from Rails to Trails Conservancy, the U.S. Chamber of Connection, and Toronto’s Bentway shared research, real-world examples, and strategies showing how thoughtfully designed and programmed trails can rebuild trust, belonging, and well-being. The conversation […]

Explore the impact of Catalyst Bikes in Atlanta, Georgia, promoting access to adaptive cycling for individuals with disabilities.

New Hampshire’s Derry Rail Trail is a 3.6 mile rail-trail in Rockingham county and connects with Windham Rail Trail & Londonderry Rail Trail.

We are raising awareness for the need for accessible trails for the disabled, and rail-trails are ideal for connecting all abilities.

The 53-mile Prairie Spirit Trail State Park encompasses iconic Kansas landscape and was the first significant rail-trail in Kansas.

Ke Ala Hele Makālae, which runs for 8 miles along Kaua’i’s Coconut Coast, was inducted into Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Hall of Fame.

When Black People Who Hike founder Debbie Njai went on a hike with friends in 2020, she didn’t know the trek would change her life.

RTC calls on Americans to walk, bike and be active outside in a demonstration of the transformative benefits of trails.

In thousands of communities, the place people head for some exercise is the trail. Whether they’re training for a marathon or using their local trail system to get to work, people are racking up minutes of physical activity on the trails where they live. These moments on the trail are so much more than a […]