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@railstotrails.org
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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.

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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 29/09/2026
There are only a few weeks each year when the leaves and landscape feature such a colorful display, and trails offer a way to experience spectacular fall scenery. If you're searching for adventure this autumn, download the TrailLink app to get exploring!
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 28/09/2026
9/30: Tune in for our free webinar about how communities are designing resilience into their trail-rebuilding projects to mitigate the impact of future disasters on trail infrastructure. #NationalPreparednessMonth Register: rtc.li/2026-resilient-trail-infrast… #AICP
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 27/09/2026
Go by trail for a feel-good commute to work or route to school. By taking a trail, you can add more physical activity into your day, spend more time outside, and stride or ride with friends or family. Get the free TrailLink app to plan your route: TrailLink.com.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 25/09/2026
9/30: Tune in for our free webinar about how communities are designing resilience into their trail-rebuilding projects to mitigate the impact of future disasters on trail infrastructure. #NationalPreparednessMonth Register: rtc.li/2026-resilient-trail-infrast… #AICP
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 23/09/2026
Sept. 24: Tune in for our webinar about strategies for maximizing Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program funds, lessons learned and future guidance! Register for this free webinar: www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 23/09/2026
Sept. 24: Tune in for our webinar about strategies for maximizing Transportation Alternatives Set-Aside (TASA) Program funds, lessons learned and future guidance! Register for this free webinar: www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 22/09/2026
We're thrilled to award 35 groups with RTC Trail Grants this year—and we're inspired by the 170+ who applied to advance their local trail networks. Learn more about the #RTCGrant impact: www.railstotrails.org/grants/2026-t…
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Congresswoman Valerie Foushee @foushee.house.gov · 10/09/2026
I led a letter with @mikethompson.house.gov alongside 26 Democratic lawmakers, and the support of @bikeleague.org, @railstotrails.org, and @saferoutespartners.bsky.social opposing this decision that only makes roads less safe for American families.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 13/09/2026
Today’s trail-spiration: South County Trailway! Escape the bustle of greater New York City on 14+ miles of tree-lined trail winding through forests, parks, riverbanks and charming communities. Explore more for free on TrailLink: www.traillink.com/trail/south-count…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 09/09/2026
Which photo should be our next calendar cover? Each photo captures the joy of being out on the trail but we can only have one on the cover! Vote for your top choice now: rtc.li/2027-calendar-vote.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 06/09/2026
From bike paths along the beach to rail-trails through old river valleys, these trails are perfect for enjoying the final days of summer sun.   🔗 Download the free TrailLink app to explore these trails and plan your next adventure over Labor Day Weekend and beyond: rtc.li/traillink-app
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 06/09/2026
SPECIAL NOTICE: CSX Transportation Inc. filed for the abandonment of 0.72 mile of track in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.➙ www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/not…
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Notice: Upcoming Railroad Abandonment in Norman & Polk Counties, Minnesota
You can sign up to receive railroad abandonment notices for your state via email.   On or about June 30, 2026, Minnesota Northern Railroad filed for the abandonment of 11.14 miles of track in Norman and Polk counties, Minnesota. We are providing this information because it presents an opportunity to develop a real regional asset: a multiuse trail that can […]
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 03/09/2026
Congress has been working on the new transportation bill–which shapes the country’s transportation priorities, including trails 🚲👟. The deadline for Congress was extended to 12/11. Now is the time to speak up: Urge them to prioritize safe routes to walk/bike: rtc.li/trails-are-e...
Graphic featuring a photo of people walking and biking on a trail that reads: Transportation bill deadline extended to 12/11. Don’t let Congress cut funding that protects bike/pedestrian safety.  
 Graphic showing people walking and biking on a trails with text that reads: According to a 2024 Smart Growth American report, 20 people die while walking in the U.S. every single day. Tell Congress safe routes to walk/bike are essential to you.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 03/09/2026
🎉🎉 We’re thrilled to honor this outstanding trail in our national Hall of Fame!
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 28/08/2026
Make the most of the season out on the trail. Waterside walks, sunset runs, long-distance rides, trailside summer fun and other outdoor outings can all be found along the country’s trails. Download the TrailLink app to plan your end-of-summer trail adventures: TrailLink.com.
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Lynn Borton @choosetobecurious.bsky.social · 25/08/2026
Well-deserved recognition for the wonderful folks at @mountvernontrail.org Friends of Mount Vernon Trail who have been selected by @railstotrails.org for their Hall of Fame! www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/vi... See why in lovely curiosity convo w volunteers who make the magic happen. Link below.
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Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail Receives Rails to Trails Conservancy’s Top Honor, Named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail
Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail named 2026 Hall of Fame Trail celebrates community impact and historical significance in America.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 21/08/2026
Baltimore region: Apply by 8/26 for Transportation 101, a FREE series operated by our partner @cmtalliance.bsky.social that teaches people how to better advocate for more biking/walking, trails, and public transit in their communities! Learn more + Apply: cmtalliance.org/transportati...
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Transportation 101 - Central Maryland Transportation Alliance
WELCOME TO TRANSPORTATION 101 Transportation 101 is back!Applications for our fall cohort are now open Transportation 101… …is a 7-week class in which participants learn from local experts and leaders...
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 20/08/2026
Announcing America’s newest Hall of Fame trail… After tallying tons of votes, we're thrilled to unveil that VA’s Mount Vernon Trail is the 2026 Hall of Fame inductee! Thanks to all who supported the nominees by voting & congrats Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail! RailsToTrails.org/HallOfFame
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 18/08/2026
Thank you to everyone who voted for the next Hall of Fame trail! We’ll be announcing the winner soon 👀🥁… Until then, please join us in applauding the top-notch trails that were nominated this year!
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 16/08/2026
The last day to vote for the 2026 Hall of Fame trail is 11:59 p.m. TONIGHT, Aug. 16! ⭐Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail, OH ⭐️Virginia’s Mount Vernon Trail, VA ⭐️Historic Battlefield Trail, TX 🔗 Vote for your top trail: RailsToTrails.org/HallOfFame #HallOfFameTrails
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 11/08/2026
Love the Mount Vernon Trail? Vote for it to be the newest addition to @railstotrails.org national Hall of Fame. Voting is unlimited, so vote as often as possible between now and Aug. 16. Vote using buff.ly/g5PXm2Z #HallOfFameTrails!
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 14/08/2026
Did you vote for the next Hall of Fame trail yet? All 3 nominees are incredible—but there can only be one 2026 inductee! Get to know this year's nominated trails, then help us decide by voting by 8/16: www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/mee…
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Meet the 2026 Hall of Fame Nominees
Explore the impressive 2026 Hall of Fame nominees celebrating the transformative power of America's multiuse trails.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 11/08/2026
Help us choose the 2026 Hall of Fame trail by voting for your preferred pick by 8/16! Since 2007, RTC has been honoring America's multiuse trails through the Hall of Fame—a national recognition of top-notch trails. Vote: RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame #HallOfFameTrails
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 07/08/2026
Help us choose the 2026 Hall of Fame trail by voting for your preferred pick by 8/16! Since 2007, RTC has been honoring America's multiuse trails through the Hall of Fame—a national recognition of top-notch trails. Vote: RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame #HallOfFameTrails
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 07/08/2026
Bernie Krausse became the 1st known person to thru-hike the 3,700mi Great American Rail-Trail. "It’s really great to have somebody with Bernie’s positivity & energy doing something like a thru-hike. It makes the light bulb go on in people’s heads." -RTC's Kevin Belle Read more in @backpackermag
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No One Had Thru-Hiked This 3,700-Mile Trail—Until Now
Seasoned thru-hiker Bernie Krausse just turned a serious, semi-developed cross-country bike route into a hike. He only needed four months to do it.
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Friends of the Mount Vernon Trail @mountvernontrail.org · 06/08/2026
Vote for the Mount Vernon Trail be the newest addition to @railstotrails.org Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame recognizes the trail's role as a community supported trail providing transportation, recreation and community connection. Voting is unlimited, between now and Aug. 16. buff.ly/g5PXm2Z
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County Planning @countyplanning.us · 05/08/2026
The Ohio & Erie Canal #TowpathTrail is one of three nominees for @railstotrails.org's Hall of Fame Trails. Get your votes in by August 16.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 06/08/2026
The new issue of Rails to Trails magazine is now available! Through multimedia 📹📸 storytelling, join us in taking a look back at the legacy of the American trails movement, as RTC celebrates its 40th & America reflects on 250 years. Explore the 2026 Green Issue: railstotrails.org/greenissue2026
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 05/08/2026
Help us choose the 2026 Hall of Fame trail by voting for your preferred pick by 8/16! Since 2007, RTC has been honoring America's multiuse trails through the Hall of Fame—a national recognition of top-notch trails. Vote: RailsToTrails.org/HallofFame #HallOfFameTrails
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 31/07/2026
8/5: Join us for our "Preparing for Successful Trail-Based Tourism" webinar! During this webinar, we'll discuss lessons learned and best practices for advancing trail tourism, including insights from RTC’s new Trail Tourism Toolkit. Register: www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 30/07/2026
We're hiring: Apply to be our Fundraising Associate! The position plays a critical role in advancing Rails to Trails Conservancy's fundraising strategy and long-term revenue growth. #DCJobs #HybridJob Learn more + apply at www.railstotrails.org/about/careers
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 29/07/2026
In 1 hour: Join us for "Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs," a Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk! This free virtual event will provide you with practical tools and insights to help you build more accurate estimates for trails. ➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 27/07/2026
7/29: Join us for "Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs," a Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk! This free virtual event will provide you with practical tools and insights to help you build more accurate estimates for trails. ➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 25/07/2026
We're hiring: Apply to be our Fundraising Associate! The position plays a critical role in advancing Rails to Trails Conservancy's fundraising strategy and long-term revenue growth. #DCJobs #HybridJob Learn more + apply at www.railstotrails.org/about/careers
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 23/07/2026
We're hiring: Apply to be our Fundraising Associate! The position plays a critical role in advancing Rails to Trails Conservancy's fundraising strategy and long-term revenue growth. #DCJobs #HybridJob Learn more + apply at www.railstotrails.org/about/careers
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 22/07/2026
7/29: Join us for "Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs," a Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk! This free virtual event will provide you with practical tools and insights to help you build more accurate estimates for trails. ➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 22/07/2026
8/5: Join us for our "Preparing for Successful Trail-Based Tourism" webinar! During this webinar, we'll discuss lessons learned and best practices for advancing trail tourism, including insights from RTC’s new Trail Tourism Toolkit. Register: www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 17/07/2026
SPECIAL NOTICE: Minnesota Northern Railroad filed for the abandonment of 11.14 miles of track in Norman and Polk counties, Minnesota. ➙ www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/not…
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Notice: Upcoming Railroad Abandonment in Norman & Polk Counties, Minnesota
You can sign up to receive railroad abandonment notices for your state via email.   On or about June 30, 2026, Minnesota Northern Railroad filed for the abandonment of 11.14 miles of track in Norman and Polk counties, Minnesota. We are providing this information because it presents an opportunity to develop a real regional asset: a multiuse trail that can […]
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 16/07/2026
7/29: Join us for "Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs," a Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk! This free virtual event will provide you with practical tools and insights to help you build more accurate estimates for trails. ➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 15/07/2026
We're hiring: Apply to be our TrailLink Content Coordinator! The position is responsible for creating and managing online trail and trail use content on TrailLink, RTC's official trail guide. #DCJobs #HybridJob Learn more + apply at www.railstotrails.org/about/careers
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 13/07/2026
7/29: Join us for "Beyond Cost Per Mile: Understanding Trail Costs," a Bay Area Trails Collaborative Trail Talk! This free virtual event will provide you with practical tools and insights to help you build more accurate estimates for trails. ➡️ www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upc…
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 08/07/2026
What an incredible honor to spend #July4th & America 250 in communities along the Great American Rail-Trail with Warrior Expeditions while celebrating how trails are connecting people and places across the country. Thank you to everyone who celebrated with and welcomed us!
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 06/07/2026
We're hiring: Apply to be our TrailLink Content Coordinator! The position is responsible for creating and managing online trail and trail use content on TrailLink, RTC's official trail guide. #DCJobs #HybridJob Learn more + apply at www.railstotrails.org/about/careers
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 03/07/2026
Now available for pre-order: RTC’s “United We Trail” athletic tees, celebrating America's 250th and all that trails mean to our lives and the country! Check out all 53 unique designs—inspired by each state, DC, & Puerto Rico—and pre-order yours by July 4th: rtc.li/united-we-trail-tees
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 30/06/2026
Now available for pre-order: RTC’s “United We Trail” athletic tees, celebrating America's 250th and all that trails mean to our lives and the country! Check out all 53 unique designs—inspired by each state, DC, & Puerto Rico—and pre-order yours by July 4th: rtc.li/united-we-trail-tees
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 29/06/2026
We're hiring: Apply to be our TrailLink Content Coordinator! The position is responsible for creating and managing online trail and trail use content on TrailLink, RTC's official trail guide. #DCJobs #HybridJob Learn more + apply at www.railstotrails.org/about/careers
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 26/06/2026
Now available for pre-order: RTC’s “United We Trail” athletic tees, celebrating America's 250th and all that trails mean to our lives and the country! Check out all 53 unique designs—inspired by each state, DC, & Puerto Rico—and pre-order yours by July 4th: rtc.li/united-we-trail-tees
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 22/06/2026
Act now: Help ensure the Circuit Trails—a growing network of trails in the Greater Philly region—are prioritized in the PA Transportation Improvement Program. Go to circuittrails.org/get-involved to send a letter of support by the 6/22 public comment deadline! #OnTheCircuit
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 21/06/2026
Wishing all the dads and father figures happy trails this #FathersDay! Every day—since we opened our doors 40 years ago and for decades to come—we’re proud to help families and people nationwide have more opportunities to walk, ride, roll and spend quality time together on the trail.
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Rails to Trails Conservancy @railstotrails.org · 20/06/2026
Help ensure the Circuit Trails—a growing network of trails in the Greater Philly region—are prioritized in the PA Transportation Improvement Program. Go to circuittrails.org/get-involved to send a letter of support by 6/22. #OnTheCircuit
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