This Bouquet of #TrailMoments Will Inspire You

Posted 11/05/20 by Rails-to-Trails Conservancy in America's Trails, Trail Use, Health and Wellness

Courtesy Rails-to-Trails Conservancy

This article is part of Rails-to-Trails Conservancy’s Trail Moments initiative—to elevate new and tried-and true trail voices around the country, and how trails have impacted the lives of Americans during COVID-19. Learn more at trailmoments.org and #TrailMoments on social media. Share your story, or view a collection of trail moments stories.

All over the world, people are turning to trails and parks for safe activity during the COVID-19 pandemic. Compared to last year at this time, trail use is up by more than 60% nationwide as people venture outdoors for exercise, solace, self-care and to create their own special and unique moments.

Spending time on trails together is providing us with great ways to connect with one another at a safe social distance, have shared experiences and collectively appreciate these vital public spaces.

Through our national Trail Moments initiative, Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC) is inviting everyone—both new and tried-and-true trail users—to share these special moments of connection and demonstrate what trails mean to each of us right now.

Here, we’ve collected a small bouquet of #TrailMoments from people across the country; we hope you are as inspired as we are!

Looking for a trail near you? Check out TrailLink.com, RTC’s free trail-finder website.  For more information and resources on how to #RecreateResponsibly outside, go to railstotrails.org/COVID-19.

#TrailMoments can be for time with your family …
Including your fluffy family members …
#TrailMoments can be time to unplug and connect with nature …
View this post on Instagram

Word on the trail is...🐾🐿 #wisewords #rocksolid #trailmoments #hiking #leafcarpet #connections #trailart

A post shared by Maggie (@smittenmitten22) on

#TrailMoments can be for bike adventures …
View this post on Instagram

We were made for this biker life 🚴🏽😆 #railstotrails #northernstrandcommunitytrail #trailmoments

A post shared by Kristina 🐝 (@krissiebel) on

#TrailMoments can be for setting PRs and meeting health goals …
View this post on Instagram

Double Dip Long Run Sunday I have two shoutouts to give today. First S/O is to my Bro Dewayne Thomas (@dewayne.thomas.58323) for being the first person to reach out to me about running outside of my BMR Indy brothers and actually came through to go for a run. That was the first three miles. Second S/O is to the B&O Trail for providing a place to run while blocking some that strong winds blowing around today. So, that’s nine miles total for today for a total time of 1:34:43, which could possibly be a PR for me. #RunSolo22 #BlackMenRunIndy #BlackMenRun #RunningIsLife #RunningIsAGift #AllMilesCount #ConsistencyPaysOff #HealthIsWealth #NoExcuses #NoManLeftBehind #HealthyBrotherhood #TrailMoments @blackmenrun

A post shared by Steve Taylor (@naptownbrown) on

#TrailMoments can be for finding moments of happiness …
#TrailMoments Can Be for making memories …
View this post on Instagram

Weekends are for adventuring! #mendotatrail #6milesoffun #fallweatheristhebest #familytime #lovewhereyoulive #trailmoments

A post shared by Kathryn Perrin (@kathryncperrin) on

View this post on Instagram

Finally got to take @melvinjadulang walking around #leakinpark #trailmoments

A post shared by Randall D. M. Jadulang (@ranjad203) on

#TrailMoments can be for making tracks …
#TrailMoments can be for having laughs …
#TrailMoments can be for reflecting on what makes us thankful …
Read more #TrailMoments and share your own!

Share Your Trail Moment

Have you recently discovered trails, or are you a long-time trail enthusiast? Either way, we hope you’ll share your “Trail Moments”—and the stories of how trails have impacted your life during COVID-19. Take the survey below, or share using #TrailMoments on social media.

SHARE YOUR STORY

SubscribeWhen you subscribe to Rails to Trails magazine, you'll have access to many other features like this one. Our magazine is a premium of Rails-to-Trails Membership. Join today to start receiving the magazine!

Tagged with:

Best Of Trail Moments Why Use Trails?

Author Image

At Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), we are building a nation connected by trails. We reimagine public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Since 1986, RTC has worked to bring the power of trails to more communities across the country, serving as the national voice for the rail-trail movement.

COMMENTS
comments powered by Disqus