Rails to Trails Conservancy
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Building a nation connected by trails—reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and get outside.
Today’s trail-spiration: Santa Ana River Trail!
The trail winds nearly 60 miles through Southern California, taking you from desert landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries to bustling city streets and the Pacific.
Explore more on TrailLink: https://www.traillink.com/trail/santa-ana-river-trail
The trail winds nearly 60 miles through Southern California, taking you from desert landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries to bustling city streets and the Pacific.
Explore more on TrailLink: https://www.traillink.com/trail/santa-ana-river-trail
November 6, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Today’s trail-spiration: Santa Ana River Trail!
The trail winds nearly 60 miles through Southern California, taking you from desert landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries to bustling city streets and the Pacific.
Explore more on TrailLink: https://www.traillink.com/trail/santa-ana-river-trail
The trail winds nearly 60 miles through Southern California, taking you from desert landscapes and wildlife sanctuaries to bustling city streets and the Pacific.
Explore more on TrailLink: https://www.traillink.com/trail/santa-ana-river-trail
"Trails are essential because they make people better."
When you gather hundreds of people from 40 states to share ideas and inspiration for connecting the nation's trail networks, you overhear some gems. Stay tuned for more on-the-ground coverage from the #TrailNation Summit!
When you gather hundreds of people from 40 states to share ideas and inspiration for connecting the nation's trail networks, you overhear some gems. Stay tuned for more on-the-ground coverage from the #TrailNation Summit!
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 AM
"Trails are essential because they make people better."
When you gather hundreds of people from 40 states to share ideas and inspiration for connecting the nation's trail networks, you overhear some gems. Stay tuned for more on-the-ground coverage from the #TrailNation Summit!
When you gather hundreds of people from 40 states to share ideas and inspiration for connecting the nation's trail networks, you overhear some gems. Stay tuned for more on-the-ground coverage from the #TrailNation Summit!
We're excited for Day 2 of the #TrailNation Summit—which is bringing together people to connect the nation’s trail networks! Join in by watching today's live-streamed plenary sessions on the @RailsToTrails Facebook Page or website: RailsToTrails.org/Summit.
October 28, 2025 at 12:46 PM
We're excited for Day 2 of the #TrailNation Summit—which is bringing together people to connect the nation’s trail networks! Join in by watching today's live-streamed plenary sessions on the @RailsToTrails Facebook Page or website: RailsToTrails.org/Summit.
We’re kicking off our TrailNation Summit—bringing people together to get more trail networks created and connected across the country!
Follow along for #TrailNation coverage & tune in for the plenary sessions at RailsToTrails.org/Summit.
Follow along for #TrailNation coverage & tune in for the plenary sessions at RailsToTrails.org/Summit.
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
We’re kicking off our TrailNation Summit—bringing people together to get more trail networks created and connected across the country!
Follow along for #TrailNation coverage & tune in for the plenary sessions at RailsToTrails.org/Summit.
Follow along for #TrailNation coverage & tune in for the plenary sessions at RailsToTrails.org/Summit.
Join us for our next Changemakers for Trails training to learn how your passion for trails and everyday action can make walking, biking, and outdoor activity safer and more accessible where you live!
Sign up for this free training on either 11/5 or 11/6: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
Sign up for this free training on either 11/5 or 11/6: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Join us for our next Changemakers for Trails training to learn how your passion for trails and everyday action can make walking, biking, and outdoor activity safer and more accessible where you live!
Sign up for this free training on either 11/5 or 11/6: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
Sign up for this free training on either 11/5 or 11/6: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
Today, watch “From Rails to Trails,” a new @pbs.org documentary by producers Dan Protess & RTC Co-Founder Peter Harnik that's narrated by Edward Norton.
The documentary captures the 60-year movement to bring joyous transformation to the American landscape: www.pbs.org/show/from-ra....
The documentary captures the 60-year movement to bring joyous transformation to the American landscape: www.pbs.org/show/from-ra....
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Today, watch “From Rails to Trails,” a new @pbs.org documentary by producers Dan Protess & RTC Co-Founder Peter Harnik that's narrated by Edward Norton.
The documentary captures the 60-year movement to bring joyous transformation to the American landscape: www.pbs.org/show/from-ra....
The documentary captures the 60-year movement to bring joyous transformation to the American landscape: www.pbs.org/show/from-ra....
Last month, we partnered with Athletic Brewing Co. to invite you to get outside on the trail. Tons of you joined in—sharing & enjoying #TrailMoments.
Thank you for taking part!
#Ad Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. <0.5% alc/vol.
Thank you for taking part!
#Ad Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. <0.5% alc/vol.
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Last month, we partnered with Athletic Brewing Co. to invite you to get outside on the trail. Tons of you joined in—sharing & enjoying #TrailMoments.
Thank you for taking part!
#Ad Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. <0.5% alc/vol.
Thank you for taking part!
#Ad Athletic Brewing Company, LLC. Milford, CT and San Diego, CA. Near Beer. <0.5% alc/vol.
Register by 10/10 to join us in Cleveland for the TrailNation Summit!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event that will bring together experts and advocates who are working to accelerate the development of country’s 150+ trail networks.
Register now: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event that will bring together experts and advocates who are working to accelerate the development of country’s 150+ trail networks.
Register now: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
October 7, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Register by 10/10 to join us in Cleveland for the TrailNation Summit!
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event that will bring together experts and advocates who are working to accelerate the development of country’s 150+ trail networks.
Register now: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
Don’t miss your chance to be part of this event that will bring together experts and advocates who are working to accelerate the development of country’s 150+ trail networks.
Register now: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
Congrats to the 2025 RTC Trail Grantees! These 40 organizations are helping to advance the nation’s trail networks—connecting people with more ways to safely get around 👟🚲♿ + be active in their everyday lives.
Learn more about the #RTCGrant program: RailsToTrails.org/grants
Learn more about the #RTCGrant program: RailsToTrails.org/grants
October 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM
Congrats to the 2025 RTC Trail Grantees! These 40 organizations are helping to advance the nation’s trail networks—connecting people with more ways to safely get around 👟🚲♿ + be active in their everyday lives.
Learn more about the #RTCGrant program: RailsToTrails.org/grants
Learn more about the #RTCGrant program: RailsToTrails.org/grants
Join us in Cleveland for the #TrailNation Summit, Oct. 27-29!
At this one-of-a-kind event, participants will gain skills, relationships and tools to advance and accelerate the development of trail networks.
Learn more + register by Oct. 10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
At this one-of-a-kind event, participants will gain skills, relationships and tools to advance and accelerate the development of trail networks.
Learn more + register by Oct. 10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
September 16, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Join us in Cleveland for the #TrailNation Summit, Oct. 27-29!
At this one-of-a-kind event, participants will gain skills, relationships and tools to advance and accelerate the development of trail networks.
Learn more + register by Oct. 10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
At this one-of-a-kind event, participants will gain skills, relationships and tools to advance and accelerate the development of trail networks.
Learn more + register by Oct. 10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
9/25: Join us for our free webinar about protecting railbanking—the foundational legislation making thousands of miles of rail-trails nationwide possible.
Learn more + register: rtc.li/protect-rail...
Learn more + register: rtc.li/protect-rail...
September 16, 2025 at 6:49 PM
9/25: Join us for our free webinar about protecting railbanking—the foundational legislation making thousands of miles of rail-trails nationwide possible.
Learn more + register: rtc.li/protect-rail...
Learn more + register: rtc.li/protect-rail...
9/18: Join us for the next session in our #TrailNation Spotlight series, featuring design firm, SmithGroup! This session will explore how they work with communities to plan and design trail systems that are sustainable, accessible & connected. Register: rtc.li/trailnation-....
September 12, 2025 at 6:12 PM
9/18: Join us for the next session in our #TrailNation Spotlight series, featuring design firm, SmithGroup! This session will explore how they work with communities to plan and design trail systems that are sustainable, accessible & connected. Register: rtc.li/trailnation-....
Register for the #TrailNation Summit to join us for the only conference dedicated to connecting our nation’s trail networks. Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of keynotes!
Register by 10/10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
*13 AICP CM credits for eligible planners
Register by 10/10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
*13 AICP CM credits for eligible planners
September 10, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Register for the #TrailNation Summit to join us for the only conference dedicated to connecting our nation’s trail networks. Here’s a sneak peek at the lineup of keynotes!
Register by 10/10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
*13 AICP CM credits for eligible planners
Register by 10/10: www.railstotrails.org/trailnation/...
*13 AICP CM credits for eligible planners
9/10: Join us and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to learn about the "Trails Across America" marker grant program, which provides fully-funded markers to commemorate historically significant people, places and events along the nation's trails! rtc.li/trails-acros...
August 28, 2025 at 4:24 PM
9/10: Join us and the William G. Pomeroy Foundation to learn about the "Trails Across America" marker grant program, which provides fully-funded markers to commemorate historically significant people, places and events along the nation's trails! rtc.li/trails-acros...
After counting thousands of votes, we're thrilled to announce that Kansas' Flint Hills Trail State Park is the 2025 Hall of Fame trail!
Learn more about the Flint Hills Trail State Park and the other #HallOfFameTrails: RailsToTrails.org/HallOfFame
Learn more about the Flint Hills Trail State Park and the other #HallOfFameTrails: RailsToTrails.org/HallOfFame
August 8, 2025 at 9:20 PM
After counting thousands of votes, we're thrilled to announce that Kansas' Flint Hills Trail State Park is the 2025 Hall of Fame trail!
Learn more about the Flint Hills Trail State Park and the other #HallOfFameTrails: RailsToTrails.org/HallOfFame
Learn more about the Flint Hills Trail State Park and the other #HallOfFameTrails: RailsToTrails.org/HallOfFame
Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Hall of Fame nominees by voting!
Stay tuned for the unveiling of the 2025 Hall of Fame trail. To make sure you don’t miss the announcement, sign up for updates: RailsToTrails.org/eNews. #HallOfFameTrails
Stay tuned for the unveiling of the 2025 Hall of Fame trail. To make sure you don’t miss the announcement, sign up for updates: RailsToTrails.org/eNews. #HallOfFameTrails
August 7, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Thank you to everyone who supported this year's Hall of Fame nominees by voting!
Stay tuned for the unveiling of the 2025 Hall of Fame trail. To make sure you don’t miss the announcement, sign up for updates: RailsToTrails.org/eNews. #HallOfFameTrails
Stay tuned for the unveiling of the 2025 Hall of Fame trail. To make sure you don’t miss the announcement, sign up for updates: RailsToTrails.org/eNews. #HallOfFameTrails
Vote for the next Hall of Fame trail!
⭐️East Central Regional Rail Trail FL
⭐️Murdock Canal Trail, UT
⭐️Flint Hills Trail State Park, KS
The 2025 nominees are all stellar, so we need your help to decide which should join the #HallOfFameTrails. Vote at RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame
⭐️East Central Regional Rail Trail FL
⭐️Murdock Canal Trail, UT
⭐️Flint Hills Trail State Park, KS
The 2025 nominees are all stellar, so we need your help to decide which should join the #HallOfFameTrails. Vote at RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame
August 4, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Vote for the next Hall of Fame trail!
⭐️East Central Regional Rail Trail FL
⭐️Murdock Canal Trail, UT
⭐️Flint Hills Trail State Park, KS
The 2025 nominees are all stellar, so we need your help to decide which should join the #HallOfFameTrails. Vote at RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame
⭐️East Central Regional Rail Trail FL
⭐️Murdock Canal Trail, UT
⭐️Flint Hills Trail State Park, KS
The 2025 nominees are all stellar, so we need your help to decide which should join the #HallOfFameTrails. Vote at RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame
As details for the TrailNation Summit come together, we couldn’t wait to share some of the incredible speakers who will join us in Cleveland, Oct. 27-29!
Get to know the speakers + register for the summit: rtc.li/trailnation-...
Get to know the speakers + register for the summit: rtc.li/trailnation-...
July 18, 2025 at 9:23 PM
As details for the TrailNation Summit come together, we couldn’t wait to share some of the incredible speakers who will join us in Cleveland, Oct. 27-29!
Get to know the speakers + register for the summit: rtc.li/trailnation-...
Get to know the speakers + register for the summit: rtc.li/trailnation-...
Congress issued a major blow to trail + active transportation systems when it clawed back $750 mil of Neighborhood Access and Equity funding for connecting trails, walking and biking with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read more of the story: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/re...
July 15, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Congress issued a major blow to trail + active transportation systems when it clawed back $750 mil of Neighborhood Access and Equity funding for connecting trails, walking and biking with the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. Read more of the story: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/re...
7/15 and 7/17: We're hosting identical "Changemakers for Trails" training sessions on how storytelling can drive change + bring attention to the trail projects you care about—and ways to stay engaged with decision-makers.
Register for free: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
Register for free: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
July 14, 2025 at 9:13 PM
7/15 and 7/17: We're hosting identical "Changemakers for Trails" training sessions on how storytelling can drive change + bring attention to the trail projects you care about—and ways to stay engaged with decision-makers.
Register for free: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
Register for free: www.railstotrails.org/policy/chang...
7/24: Join us for the next session in our #TrailNation Spotlight series, highlighting trail network development + fostering learning. This session, we'll be exploring the Arkansas’ Delta Heritage Trail.
Register + learn more: rtc.li/trailnation-...
Register + learn more: rtc.li/trailnation-...
July 11, 2025 at 2:30 AM
7/24: Join us for the next session in our #TrailNation Spotlight series, highlighting trail network development + fostering learning. This session, we'll be exploring the Arkansas’ Delta Heritage Trail.
Register + learn more: rtc.li/trailnation-...
Register + learn more: rtc.li/trailnation-...
7/23: Register for our free webinar to learn about the role trails + active transportation in economic development!
Part of a 2-part series, this session will focus on the economic impact of trails in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability and more.
➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#up...
Part of a 2-part series, this session will focus on the economic impact of trails in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability and more.
➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#up...
July 7, 2025 at 4:15 PM
7/23: Register for our free webinar to learn about the role trails + active transportation in economic development!
Part of a 2-part series, this session will focus on the economic impact of trails in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability and more.
➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#up...
Part of a 2-part series, this session will focus on the economic impact of trails in tourism, outdoor recreation, livability and more.
➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#up...
Breaking: A recent court victory protecting the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel and historic railroad corridor in New Hampshire represents a victory for America's rail-trails.
Read more about how RTC and our partners defended rail-trails in the courts: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/co...
Read more about how RTC and our partners defended rail-trails in the courts: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/co...
July 1, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Breaking: A recent court victory protecting the Derry Rail Trail Tunnel and historic railroad corridor in New Hampshire represents a victory for America's rail-trails.
Read more about how RTC and our partners defended rail-trails in the courts: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/co...
Read more about how RTC and our partners defended rail-trails in the courts: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/co...
Join us for our new TrailNation Spotlight series, designed to highlight trail network development + foster learning.
6/26, we’re exploring the Cuyahoga Greenways in Greater Cleveland, OH. Register now: rtc.li/trailnation-...
And stay tuned for more in the series ahead of the TrailNation Summit!
6/26, we’re exploring the Cuyahoga Greenways in Greater Cleveland, OH. Register now: rtc.li/trailnation-...
And stay tuned for more in the series ahead of the TrailNation Summit!
June 18, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Join us for our new TrailNation Spotlight series, designed to highlight trail network development + foster learning.
6/26, we’re exploring the Cuyahoga Greenways in Greater Cleveland, OH. Register now: rtc.li/trailnation-...
And stay tuned for more in the series ahead of the TrailNation Summit!
6/26, we’re exploring the Cuyahoga Greenways in Greater Cleveland, OH. Register now: rtc.li/trailnation-...
And stay tuned for more in the series ahead of the TrailNation Summit!
June 25: Join us for our free webinar, "Advocating for Active Transportation: Introducing Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Reauthorization Agenda" to learn what RTC is doing—and actions you can take—to reinforce the impact of trails in your community: rtc.li/advocating-f...
June 16, 2025 at 9:01 PM
June 25: Join us for our free webinar, "Advocating for Active Transportation: Introducing Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Reauthorization Agenda" to learn what RTC is doing—and actions you can take—to reinforce the impact of trails in your community: rtc.li/advocating-f...