Over the past several years, these are all ways we’ve described the momentum driving the national movement to connect the nation by trail.

It has been described as a “tipping point,” “critical mass” and “milestone” achievement. Regardless of what it’s called, there’s no doubt that the proliferation of trail networks around the United States is significant.

RTC reports hundreds of organizations and thousands of people took to the trails on Celebrate Trails Day, illustrating impact of trails.

Many thanks to the at least 12,000 people who participated and our more than 220 partners for Celebrate Trails Day 2023.

Tenth Annual Celebrate Trails Day Draws Focus to Community, Climate and Well-Being Impacts of Trails Nationwide

The Borinquen Trail is a 600-mile multi-use trail, endorsed by RTC. The trail repurposes former railroad right-of-way.

Below are just a few ways you can participate on Celebrate Trails Day while showing a little love to your community and the planet.

According to The Historical Marker Database, there are more than 176,000 historic markers, and there will be even more historic markers dedicated to elevating the stories of people and places along the Great American Rail-Trail®

RTC, CDC, EARTHDAY.org and Women @ Work to join roundtable discussion focused on strategies for being active outside in ways.

Many great stories came to us from Celebrate Trails Day participants about the special moments they had on the trail.