Explore Amtrak stations along the Great American Rail-Trail for a seamless adventure connecting trains and trails.

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

RTC’s TrailNation Accelerator designed to build capacity among rural and small-town communities to further develop trail networks.

Progress on Great American Rail-Trail builds with new miles and $30 Million in new funding in 2025, and the route is nearly 56% complete.

Explore how Rachel Jones, Ed Talone, Isaiah Maxi, Brooke Pavek and Bobby Whittaker made their lives extraordinary on America’s pathways.

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.

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.

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