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Deep River State Trail | Randolph County
Support Trails in North Carolina
The Great Trails State Coalition brings people and organizations together to advocate for the trails North Carolina communities want and need. Whether you join, donate, contact a legislator, or simply stay informed, you can help create a stronger future for trails in all 100 counties.
Donate to the Great Trails State Coalition
Your contribution supports statewide trail advocacy, education, coalition building, and resources for North Carolina communities.
Every gift helps strengthen the movement for safe, connected, and well-supported trails.
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Join the Coalition
Add your voice to a statewide network of trail advocates, local governments, nonprofits, businesses, and community leaders.
Membership options are available for organizations and individuals. Explore membership levels, benefits, and ways to participate.
Questions? Contact Coalition Coordinator Julie Judkins julie@greattrailsnc.com.
Learn about the Impact of Trails and their Benefits to your Community
Advocate For Trail Funding
State investment helps communities plan, build, connect, and maintain trails. Contact your state legislators and ask them to support continued, recurring funding for the Great Trails State Program and other statewide trail priorities.
Sample Message
My name is [name], and I live in [community]. As your constituent, I’m asking you to support continued, recurring state funding for trails and greenways.
Trails strengthen local economies, improve health, connect communities, support transportation choices, and expand access to the outdoors. Communities across North Carolina have trail projects ready to move forward with state partnership.
Please support strong trail funding during this legislative session. I would be glad to share more about the trails and projects important to our community.
Personalize your message with a local trail, project, business, or community need. A brief personal story is often more compelling than a long list of statistics.