With more than 19.8 million visitors to state parks and recreation areas in 2020, including on North Carolina trails across our state, it’s more important than ever to support our outdoor spaces this National Trails Day! There are thousands of miles of trails in North Carolina covering every portion of the state, from urban greenways to rural pathways and everything in between, and every mile needs our protection. Whether you’re a hiker or a biker, there’s something for everyone to enjoy safely outside.
How can you support our trails this June 5?
- Participate in a National Trails Days event in your area.
- Let your legislator know that you appreciate North Carolina’s trails, public lands and access to these areas. Find your representative using our handy tool.
- Enjoy a day outdoors at a trail near you and help care for it by collecting trash and leaving the area better than you found it.
- Become a conservation champion by contacting the coalition member near you.
- Tell your legislator that you support passing both H936 “Support for North Carolina Trails/Greenways” and HB554 “Designate 2023 as Year of the Trail.”
With your support, we can celebrate and protect our state’s trail system and public lands.