2026 Great Trails State Conference
- Rashawn King
- 2 days ago
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Shaping Trails in NC. Join us for an exciting conference!
August 10-12, 2026
Winston-Salem, NC
Benton Convention Center
The Triangle Trails Initiative, in partnership with the Great Trail State Coalition, Recreation Resources Services, and North Carolina State Parks, will host the 2026 statewide conference for greenways and trails. The conference will take place Aug. 10-12 in Winston-Salem, NC.
The Great Trails State Conference will bring together trail planners, designers and builders, recreational professionals, community and elected leaders, tourism partners, and others to learn and share best practices to advance trail and greenway development and promotion throughout North Carolina.
What to Expect
Discover how trails transform communities! Dive into sessions on trail impact, funding strategies, planning & construction, management, promotion, technology, and leadership.
Hands-on field trips and engaging social events give you the chance to see best practices in action and connect with fellow trail champions.
Learn, explore, and get inspired. Take your trails to the next level!
Topics will include:
Impact (Economic, Environmental, Health, Data)
Funding: Opportunities and Strategies
Trail Planning, Design & Construction: Best Practices
Management (Operations, Maintenance, Monitoring/Assessment)
Promotion & Programming (Trail Tourism, Community Engagement)
Technology / Innovation
Advocacy & Leadership
Call for Proposals
Now calling for session proposals. Fill out your proposal, contact Great Trails State Coalition, or Recreation Resources Services for more information on the proposal.
Call for Sponsors
The Great Trails conference is seeking sponsors to support trail and greenway development. With a range of sponsorship levels available, organizations can demonstrate their commitment to healthy communities while connecting with influential leaders. Visit the site for more information on branding opportunities and advancing sustainable initiatives.
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