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Read the latest on trail progress in North Carolina.
Oct 2026
Hike, bike, paddle, ride or volunteer—North Carolinians are invited to get outside and celebrate the trails that connect us
Celebrate Great Trails State Day with a hike, bike ride, paddle, horseback ride or volunteer outing. Explore a favorite spot or join a local event—from guided walks to river cleanups and a pottery pinecone hunt. Find an event and make your plans →
July 2026
The Great Trails State Coalition applauds the NC General Assembly and Governor for approving $15 million in trail funding in the state budget, continuing North Carolina’s nationally recognized commitment to investing in trails as essential community infrastructure.
The investment will support trail development, statewide partnerships, and local communities across North Carolina through four key initiatives:
- $13.7 million that will be split between the Great Trails State Program, providing grants to communities to develop, improve, and connect trails and greenways across North Carolina, and the Complete the Trails Program, for authorized State Trails.
- $60,000 capacity-building grants for State Trail partner organizations, strengthening the nonprofit organizations that help steward and develop the state’s signature trail corridors.
- $100,000 to support statewide education, outreach, and partnership efforts led by the Great Trails State Coalition.
