GREAT TRAILS STATE DAY is a special day just for North Carolina to celebrate our diverse networks of all types of trails – walking, cycling, running, paddling, climbing and equestrian.

This year, Great Trails State Day will occur on Saturday, October 19.

Look for events across the state or find a trail on your own. No matter where you are in North Carolina in October, it’s a beautiful time of year to be outside exploring our beautiful state on a trail!

Great Trails State Day was first celebrated on October 21, 2023, as part of NC’s Year of the Trail. Now, with official designation, Great Trails State Day will happen every year on the 3^rd Saturday in October!

Last year on Great Trails State Day, thousands of people across North Carolina joined events and explored trails in The Great Trails State.

Make your plans to join the fun this year. Call a neighbor or friend, lace up your shoes or boots, get on a bike, borrow a kayak, or saddle up your horse and get outside on a trail! And, don’t forget to smile and say, “hello!” to others you may see out there!

There’s truly a trail for everyone, everywhere, in North Carolina – from easy and accessible to challenging and even thrill-seeking. Every trail is an adventure for exploration, movement, health, and joy.