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.

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.

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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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...

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

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!

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

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!

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: https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/meet-the-2026-hall-of-fame-nominees/

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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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

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

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

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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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

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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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

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

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

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: https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

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 https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/

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. ➡️ https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

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. ➡️ https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

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 https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/

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 https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/

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. ➡️ https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

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: https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

SPECIAL NOTICE: Minnesota Northern Railroad filed for the abandonment of 11.14 miles of track in Norman and Polk counties, Minnesota. ➙ https://www.railstotrails.org/trailblog/notice-upcoming-railroad-abandonment-in-norman-polk-counties-minnesota/

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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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. ➡️ https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

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 https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/

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. ➡️ https://www.railstotrails.org/webinars/#upcoming

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!

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 https://www.railstotrails.org/about/careers/

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: https://rtc.li/united-we-trail-tees