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

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

Congress passed an amendment to the National Trails Systems Act that enshrined railbanking—preserving railway corridors in perpetuity.

Get a sneak peek of the Great American Rail-Trail guidebook of the nation’s first cross-country trail between DC and Washington state.

Biking is a way to balance the turmoil in my life, a way for me to get away and let my problems go temporarily. My last drink was 8 years ago.

We share just a taste of the unique foods you’ll find along Great American Rail-Trail® between Washington, D.C., and Washington State.

Executive Summary The Great American Rail-Trail Vision Imagine pedaling across the entire country on a safe, seamless and scenic pathway—or walking a local trail that connects you to historic routes from across the country. You’re enthralled in the experience of exploring America’s heritage—its potential, its beauty and bounty, its people and places. Consider the intimacy […]

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