ANNUAL ‘CELEBRATE TRAILS DAY’ FEATURES OPPORTUNITIES TO GET OUTSIDE THIS SPRING WITH HUNDREDS OF EVENTS NATIONWIDE

Rails to Trails Conservancy is calling on America to walk, bike and be active outside to showcase the joy and impact of trails

WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization, is calling on people across the country to get outside this spring to celebrate the many ways that trails and connected trail networks bring joy and impact to people’s lives.

Central to the organization’s call to action is Celebrate Trails Day, hosted on April 27, 2024, with hundreds of events nationwide that serve to inspire more people to make trails, walking and biking part of their everyday lives. Interviews and visual opportunities are available at community-based events from runs, to rides, cleanups, festivals and more are taking place in dozens of major metro areas. 

“There is unmatched potential in trail networks to make walking and biking part of our everyday lives, unlocking all of the good that happens when we are active outside, in the places where we live,” said Brandi Horton, RTC’s vice president of communications. “That’s why RTC is uniting everyone in a common appreciation for trails—and the impact of connecting trails in our communities. Our time on the trail is so much more than a day outside.” 

WHAT:          Celebrate Trails Day, a nationwide celebration showcasing the community, economic, health and climate impact of trails

WHEN:          April 27, 2024

WHERE:        Hundreds of events taking place across the country. Event listings available at RailstoTrails.org/CelebrateTrails and follow #CelebrateTrails and @railstotrails on social media.

WHO:            Rails to Trails Conservancy, the nation’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization and thousands of people across the country

In preparation for Celebrate Trails Day, RTC is teaming up with partners and experts nationwide to share ideas, motivation and insights for getting out on the trail. These events offer expert sources and quotes for media. Event recordings are available on RTC’s website, including the latest on community building and advocacy with REI Co-op and Latino Outdoors, and inclusive opportunities for physical activity with Special Olympics and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

To find creative ideas for getting outside, and photo and video content for use with credit to RTC, reporters are encouraged to visit RTC’s Celebrate Trails Day website and follow #CelebrateTrails and @railstotrails on social media.

Celebrate Trails Day is the country’s annual celebration of the spring trail season, recognized on the fourth Saturday in April. The national day of celebration is organized by Rails to Trails Conservancy, the country’s largest trails, walking and biking advocacy organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong. RTC is dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Follow #CelebrateTrails on social media for updates and connect with RTC at railstotrails.org and @railstotrails on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.