TrailNation Summit 2025
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath | Photo by Jason Cohn
Rails to Trails Conservancy’s TrailNation™ Summit is where the vision of trail networks at the center of healthy, thriving communities becomes reality.
Over two full days in Cleveland, participants will be immersed in a learning experience designed to build the necessary connections with professionals and advocates from different fields, geographies, and areas of expertise from across a wide range of sectors necessary to trail network development. Participants will gain cutting-edge strategies to develop connected trail and active transportation networks that bolster local economies, improve public health, foster social connections, and enhance quality of life in communities nationwide.
Registration now open!
Jan. 15: Early-bird registration opens at $400*
May 31: Regular registration opens at $475*
Oct. 10: Registration ends
Oct. 27: TrailNation Welcome Reception in Cleveland
*Processing fees will be added to the total cost at checkout.
At the TrailNation Summit, we will dive into innovative strategies for creating and expanding trail and active transportation networks, leaving participants empowered and emboldened to take the necessary actions to bring to life the impact of this infrastructure. Through dynamic mobile workshops, immersive learning opportunities, and strategic conversations, the Summit will shine a spotlight on trail networks as a fundamental tool to deliver transformative benefits to people and places nationwide. As part of the Summit, tailored peer-learning cohorts will provide a unique opportunity to connect with others working on similar challenges and share insights to accelerate progress in your community.
Participants in the Summit will leave inspired and equipped with the tools, strategies, and connections to accelerate network development in their regions. Most importantly, they will join a multidisciplinary community of champions and innovators dedicated to creating healthier, more inclusive, and resilient futures for all.
Together, we’ll break down barriers and uncover strategies to unlock the power of this infrastructure for the well-being of people, places and the planet.
Lodging and Accommodations
Registration costs unlock full access to the Summit:
- Mobile workshops, classroom sessions, plenary sessions
- Breakfast and lunch daily
- Two evening receptions
RTC has secured a discounted room block at the Hilton Cleveland Downtown. A link to reserve your room will be shared with registrants.
If you have questions about the TrailNation Summit or the TrailNation Collaborative, reach out to Mary Ellen Koontz, RTC’s TrailNation Collaborative Lead, at maryellen@railstotrails.org.
For information about ways you can sponsor the TrailNation Summit, reach out to Danielle Casavant, Senior Major Gifts Officer, at danielle@railstotrails.org.