In 2022, SACOG adopted the Sacramento Regional Trail Network Action Plan (2022 Action Plan), which presented a long-term vision for a connected, multi-county Regional Trail Network. The Action Plan identified over 1,000miles of priority corridors that, when fully built, will form a cohesive system linking communities throughout the region. Building directly on that foundation, this […]

Since 2007, RTC has recognized America’s most exemplary trails by inducting them into the Hall of Fame. Take a look at our favorites.

Celebrate 40 years of Rails to Trails Conservancy and reflect on the milestones that shaped the national trails movement.

Explore the best rail-trails across the United States and discover hidden gems that enhance community and nature experiences.

Explore the 2025 big moments for the trails movement, highlighting wins, challenges, and community connections across America.

Please join us in celebrating these fantastic new rail-trails that opened in 2025—and all those that blazed the trail before.

This document provides guidance for designing a unified, consistent trail to create a positive user experience. Guidelines specific to the Bay Trail are intended to help agencies and other implementation partners respond to the varied contexts and challenges along the trail, as well as the many types of trail users. A lot has changed since […]

RTC worked closely with local and state partners in fiscal year (FY) 2024 to generate support for trails in at least 20 states and one territory.

RTC’s TrailNation™ initiative encompassing eight projects ranging from 35 to 2,600 miles that are serving as trail network models.

On Celebrate Trails Day, Rails to Trails Conservancy calls on America to go for a walk, run or bike ride in a demonstration of the joy and impact trails bring to the nation