Progress on the Great American Rail-Trail in 2022: The Difference a National Vision Makes

Learn about progress on the Great American Rail-Trail in 2022. This year, we’ve crossed a new threshold in completed miles and more than $31 million has been dedicated to projects along the @GreatAmericanRailTrail. Critical gaps were filled, too, like the Beverly Bridge across the mighty Columbia River in Washington and the first new miles of trail in Illinois since the route was announced! And it’s inspired dozens of cross-country adventures-bringing into sharp focus the impact the trail will have on local economies.
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[@RufusAstra]

Hi, As a new member from the UK - we heard about your wonderful trails through Ryan Van Duzer's channel. We are planning our trip for next year and not sure how many Europeans know about your trails. Definitely potential there for many more tourists to support your trails, towns and communities.

[@nycupperes]

Thank ❤ you all the volunteers who are making this amazing concept a reality.

[@TrailoFire]

This is incredible and excited to see more progress on this project.

[@gingerlord4983]

This is great!

[@joyhaave6151]

A neat idea that I've heard about for years. I'm puzzled as to why there's been very little progress between this video and a similar one from 3 years ago in terms of trail completion? It seems like there's been a significant amount of funding available and yet not much to show for it. Even the website and map are not very dynamic. Maybe the National Parks Service should supervise the promoting, building, and maintaining of a network of trails across the U.S.A. which could include vertical lines to run down the west coast, the Mississippi River, etc.

[@RailstoTrailsConservancy]

You might find out FAQ helpful: www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/faqs/

[@AdventuresWithDanaJodie]

Where there is unplanned sections, are there at least maps for recommended routes? For example, the gap between Bureau Junction and La Salle Illinois is very dangerous and not even any back roads a person can take to be safe from traffic. Thanks,

[@RailstoTrailsConservancy]

Thanks for your question. RTC is working with local trail groups to fill in these gaps. If you want to explore these areas now, you can get links to local trail groups who may have more resources. Here's a list: www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/route/

[@sawyerpac9878]

Hi I'm Jerry from Santa Cruz ca.are the Great American rail trail connect connect from Washington down to California? Ok let me know thank you .

[@RailstoTrailsConservancy]

Hi Jerry, the Great American Rail-Trail doesn't extend to California directly but here's a link to TrailLink our trail-finder app that can be sorted by state: www.traillink.com/

[@phocused420]

Any word on when this spectacula project will be completed?? Here because A Jeopardy contest today works on the trail and mentioned it!

[@RailstoTrailsConservancy]

Thanks for your interest Sean. The route is over 50% percent complete now and will take several decades to complete but each year we're working with local partners to finish it. There are large sections of the trail ready for trails users now though. Check out our map: www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/route/

[@fitofito1001]

What is great American trail? At least you should show a map at the beginning of the video

[@RailstoTrailsConservancy]

Thanks for your suggestion. Here's a link to the map if you want to check it out: www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/route/

[@Littleweenaman]

everyone needs this rn what can we do to help

[@RailstoTrailsConservancy]

Thanks Ronald. You can help by taking our pledge, donating or just by spreading the word: www.railstotrails.org/greatamericanrailtrail/takeaction/