Rails to Trails Conservancy
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Rails to Trails Conservancy
@railstotrails.org
Building a nation connected by trails—reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and get outside.
We are thrilled to honor Kay Ehas, CEO of Groundwork Jacksonville, as 2025 Rail-Trail Champion! 
 
Since 2011, this award has honored individuals who have gone above and beyond in the name of trails. Watch the full video & learn more about this recognition: rtc.li/trail-champions.
December 12, 2025 at 4:12 AM
Right now, the future we’re building—where trails create new connections for people to safely walk, bike and be active outside—is under attack.

Help us stand up for trails: RailsToTrails.org/GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday

🎤 Cleveland Mayor Justin Bibb, at RTC’s TrailNation Summit
December 3, 2025 at 3:18 AM
Since 1986, RTC has worked to connect millions of people to trails, while leading the movement to create and connect tens of thousands of miles of trails. Help support our work & more trail-joy: RailsToTrails.org/GivingTuesday. #GivingTuesday

🎤Ayesha McGowan & Ron Griswell, RTC’s TrailNation Summit
December 3, 2025 at 3:07 AM
#OptOutside on trails today!

Since 2015, our partners at @rei have inspired millions of people to #OptOutside.

Be part of it by getting out on a trail & sharing your trail moment 📷 using #OptOutside and by tagging @railstotrails.

Learn more: RailsToTrails.org/OptOutside.
November 28, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Celebrate trails day is coming soon(ish) to trails across the country on Saturday, April 25, 2026!
 
Everyone is invited to join us outside for this annual springtime celebration of America’s trails. Save the date to join us outside: RailsToTrails.Org/CelebrateTrailsDay

#CelebrateTrails
November 26, 2025 at 6:00 PM
"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!
October 29, 2025 at 1:03 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.
October 28, 2025 at 2:46 AM
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...
October 27, 2025 at 8:03 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....
October 15, 2025 at 7:44 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.
October 8, 2025 at 10:48 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
October 6, 2025 at 9:29 PM