TrailNation™ Summit

Over two full days in Cleveland, participants will be immersed in a learning experience designed to build the necessary connections with professionals and advocates from different fields, geographies, and areas of expertise from across a wide range of sectors necessary to trail network development. Participants will gain cutting-edge strategies to develop connected trail and active transportation networks that bolster local economies, improve public health, foster social connections, and enhance quality of life in communities nationwide.

Here's a snapshot of the TrailNation Summit experience: 

• Inspiring keynote and plenary sessions that spark action and ignite curiosity
• Deep-dive master class sessions, grouped by rural, suburban and urban cohorts, to help you develop targeted solutions
• Networking opportunities to form meaningful connections with trail advocates, planners, government leaders, and changemakers from across sectors and regions
• Eligible planners can earn at least 9.0 AICP CMs, with more sessions being added. 

Whether you’re a planner, advocate, government leader, or champion, you’ll leave empowered and emboldened to take the necessary actions to bring to life the impact of trail networks—essential infrastructure for America. 

Don’t miss your chance to join RTC in Cleveland, Oct. 27 – 29, 2025, for a powerful two-day event designed to accelerate the development of the country’s 150+ multi-use trail networks.

Location

Hilton Cleveland Downtown

Cleveland, Ohio

Trail Competencies

Relevant Trail Types

General. All trail types are relevant.