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Great Trails State Coalition
NORTH CAROLINA
We are nonprofit organizations, local governments, and industry partners working together to advocate for increased state investment in all types of trails in North Carolina – hiking, biking, paddle and equestrian – paved and natural surface trails.
Major News for NC
NC General Assembly Approves $14M for Trails
The recently passed state budget included approximately $14 million in nonrecurring trail investments:
$8.56 million for the Great Trails State Program
$4.13 million for Complete the Trails
$1.02 million for State Trail partner capacity building
$150,000 for State Parks to administer the funding
$100,000 for the Great Trails State Coalition
This historic investment will help expand trail access, strengthen communities, and continue building a healthier, more connected Great Trails State.