Walk. Paddle. Pedal. Ride. No matter what your style, in North Carolina, there is a trail for everyone. These paths are a place of refuge and recreation, connecting us to the very essence of this state. To its storied, winding history. And—with our active use and care—to its future. Because we blaze and sustain trails together: those born and bred here, and those beckoned by its promise as The Great Trails State. Along these trails, we lead and we follow. We march on our own and we build community. We find new purpose, generation after generation. Because North Carolina’s trails are for all of us. To enjoy, to sustain, and to champion. This is our state. These are our trails.
Mission – All 100 North Carolina counties enjoy health, safety, economic development, tourism, transportation, and environmental benefits of trails.
Why Support Trails? – We need trails. To move, to play, to discover. The Great Trails State Coalition is made up of 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. Learn more.
