by Mark Hostutler

Saturday, April 25 is Celebrate Trails Day, an annual, nationwide invitation to get outside and experience the trails that connect our communities. Led regionally by the Circuit Trails Coalition and nationally by Rails to Trails Conservancy, the day highlights the growing network of trails that make it easier to explore, commute, and connect.

Across Greater Philadelphia and southern New Jersey, the Circuit Trails network now includes more than 420 miles of multi-use trails. As part of Celebrate Trails Day, Circuit Trails Coalition members are hosting  a wide variety of events, from community gatherings and group bike rides to a trailside creek clean-up and guided hikes. Whether you’re a frequent trail user or discovering the network for the first time, there are countless ways to get involved and explore what’s happening on the Circuit Trails.

While Celebrate Trails Day invites people to get outside and enjoy their local trails, it also highlights something bigger: trails don’t sustain themselves without ongoing public support.

“Trails are essential to our communities — providing safe routes for commuting, access to nature, and connections across neighborhoods, counties, and state lines,” said Justin Dennis, Chair of the Circuit Trails Coalition. “Celebrate Trails Day is not only a great reminder of how valuable this network is, but a reflection of years of sustained investment and community advocacy. To keep this momentum going, continued year-round engagement is essential, especially as we work towards our next goal of 550 miles by 2030.”

Residents can support the Circuit Trails beyond Celebrate Trails Day by contacting local elected officials to share why these trails matter and urge continued investment and maintenance across the region.

As the region gears up for Saturday, there’s no better time to experience the trails for yourself. Find an event on a Circuit Trail near you and see where you can join in on the fun!

Celebrate Trails Day Sunset Bike Ride
When: 6-8 PM
Where: Lloyd Hall, 1 Boathouse Row, Philadelphia 19130

Healing Through the Land is hosting a celebratory sunset bike ride along the Schuylkill Riverbank, beginning with a walk before an approximately one-hour ride toward Boathouse Row. Participants will travel in illuminated surrey bikes from Wheel Fun Rentals.

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