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Read the latest on trail progress in North Carolina.
Oct 2025
Great Trails State To Day Celebrate set for Oct 18!
Every third Saturday in October is Great Trails State Day, a special day to celebrate
North Carolina’s world-class trail systems from the mountains to the coast, including urban and community walking and bicycling paths, hiking and mountain biking trails, equestrian routes and paddle trails on our rivers, lakes, estuaries, and sounds, connecting people of all abilities, ages and backgrounds to North Carolina’s rich and diverse natural, cultural, and historic resources.
This year’s celebrations will take place on Saturday, October 18 across the state.
July 2025
$25 Million in Trail Grants
Will Support More Than 70 Projects
Across North Carolina
Historic Funding Will Advance Projects That Support Health, Economic Growth, Quality of Life, and Transportation, Taking North Carolina One Step Closer to Being the Great Trails State.
September 2023
North Carolina General Assembly
Approves Historic Investment
for North Carolina Trails in New Budget
The North Carolina General Assembly’s 2023-2025 budget passed last week invests $54.9 million to advance trail and greenway infrastructure in North Carolina.
September 2021
North Carolina Invests in Trails
The General Assembly’s FY 21-23 budget included a historic $29.25M in nonrecurring funds in for the Complete the Trails Fund, marking the first time North Carolina has made a significant direct investment in trails.