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Rails to Trails Conservancy is building a trail-connected nation by reimagining public spaces to create safe and sound ways to engage in outdoor activities. We invite you to explore with us – find your next adventure on the trail. Find novel ways to take part in the campaign to reimagine public spaces, creating safe and sound ways to walk, cycle and spend time outdoors. Discover why your time on the trail is more than just a day spent outdoors.

A novel look at public space

As the nation’s largest supporter of trails, walking and biking, Rails to Trails Conservancy works demanding to make sure trails connect everyone in every neighborhood in America. We believe in the enjoyment and impact that trails have on people, places and the planet, and we want trails and trail networks to be prioritized as vital to vigorous, prospering communities. Learn more about RTC.

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Photo credits (top to bottom): Getty Images; Carroll Park | Photo: Allison Abruscato; Cleveland Ohio Foundation’s Centennia Lake Link Trail | Photo: Jason Cohn; Mount Vernon Trail | Photo: Milo Bateman

We see more than one day outside.

Everyone deserves access to safe and sound ways to walk, cycle and be energetic outdoors.

Towpath on the Ohio and Erie Canal in Ohio | Photo: Jason Cohn

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Our influence

Since 1986, Rails to Trails Conservancy has supported the creation of tens of thousands of miles of rail trails and multi-use trails across the country, building and promoting infrastructure, advocating for public funding for trails and energetic transportation, and inspiring more people to make trails a part of their lives. daily life. Here’s a snapshot of our impact.

  • Capital Crescent Trail in Washington |  Photos: Hung Tran

    km of multi-functional trails throughout the country, providing people with safe and sound, off-road routes for walking, cycling, spending energetic time and contact with nature.

  • Baltimore, Maryland |  Photo next to photo

    The U.S. is building trail networks, at least one in each state, indicating a widespread need for connected, energetic transportation infrastructure.

  • Warriors' Journeys in Washington |  Photo: Albert Ting

    federal energetic transportation funds have supported tens of thousands of trails, walking and biking projects, a fraction of the annual return on investment they provide.

  • Oak Leaf Trail in Wisconsin, part of the Badger Trail |  Photo by Front Room Photography

    people connected to trails through TrailLink™having fun and making the trails a part of their daily lives.

  • Pittsburgh, PA, Celebrate Trails Day 2022 |  Photo: Robin Woods

    citizens take action, turning their joy into influence in creating, connecting and maintaining national trails.

  • Mississippi River Trail in Illinois |  Photo: Brandi Horton

    professionals and advocates are coming together to spur the development of trails and an energetic transportation network across the country.

  • Cynwyd Heritage Trail, part of the perimeter trails |  Photo: Thom Carroll

    miles of trails connected through TrailNation™, proving what is possible when trail networks are at the heart of communities.

Photo credits (from top to bottom): Crescent Capital Trail | Photo: Hung Tran; Baltimore, Maryland | Side by Side Photography; Warriors’ Journeys in Washington | Photo: Albert Ting; Oakleaf Trail in Wisconsin, part of the Badger Trail | Photo: Front Room Photography; Celebrate Trail Day in Pittsburgh | Photo: Robin Woods; Mississippi River Trail in Illinois | Photo: Brandi Horton; Cynwyd Heritage Trail, part of the perimeter trails | Photo: Thom Carroll

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RTC is creating a future where everyone has a safe and sound space to walk, ride a bike and spend time actively outdoors. We need your lend a hand as we build a nation connected by trails.

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We work with thousands of organizations, public agencies, local and state governments, and institutions to provide best practices and trail planning resources, technical support, and capacity-building grants to create, connect, and maintain national trails.

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