In 2026, RTC awarded more than $435,000 to over 35 community organizations and agencies to support transformative trail projects.

Learn how North Carolina’s Downtown Greenway serves as a vibrant hub for wildlife and community engagement in Greensboro.

Learn how the Riding for Focus Program supports middle school students by promoting outdoor activity and community engagement.

Trails are an important contributor to the growing outdoor recreation economy, and a powerful asset that attracts people seeking outdoor-oriented destinations. Across the country, trail-based tourism presents incredible opportunities for communities of all sizes. During this webinar, we talk with community leaders from the Ecusta Trail in North Carolina, and the Cowboy Trail (Nebraska) along […]

Explore America’s UNESCO World Heritage Sites by Trail and discover the cultural treasures along multiuse trails.

Explore North Carolina’s Ecusta Trail, a scenic 6-mile route perfect for leisurely rides and local dining experiences.

Here are Amtrak five stations in the South that are less than a mile away from a rail-trail that’s 20 miles or longer.

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

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

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